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Bu Quan: CM.204-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Bu Quan

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wang Mang (7-23 AD)

Entities

Categories

Description

Bu Quan: known later as the Nan Qian (??), the Male Cash, from the belief that if a woman wore one on her sash, she would give birth to a boy.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2015-04-27) by North, Jeffrey J.

Dating

Production date: from AD 14

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 25.75 mm Weight 3.43 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 泉布 Bu Quan
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.204-2015
Primary reference Number: 237454
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Friday 14 August 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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