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Wu Xing Da Bu: CM.248-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Wu Xing Da Bu

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wu (561-578 AD)

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Description

Wu Xing Da Bu: Large Coin of the Five Elements

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 574

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 25.4 mm Weight 3.56 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 五行大布 Wu Xing Da Bu
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.248-2015
Primary reference Number: 237498
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 12 September 2019 Updated: Thursday 12 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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