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Ruler: Wang Mang (7-23 AD)
History note: Ex Spink, ex coll. Vikram Chand, Singapore
Image(height): 30.46 mm
Image(width): 30.83 mm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1999-11-22) by Simmons, H. & F.
7 - 9
Head only of a Yi dao knife with inscription in gold inlay
Object composed of copper Weight 15.11 g
Accession number: CM.521-1999
Primary reference Number: 170897
Hartill: cf. 9.12
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Cash (Chinese money)" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/170897 Accessed: 2024-12-22 23:24:13
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