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Far Eastern: CM.1148-2015

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Description

Amulet or charm with an obverse bearing a legend of the emperor Yong Zheng/Shi Zong (1723-1735) drawn from regular cash coins

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: post AD 1723

Components of the work

Object composed of copper Diameter 42.68 mm Weight 26.71 g

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 雍正通寶 Yong Zheng Tong Bao
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two quadrupeds above and below central hole; crescent and circle to left and right.

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1148-2015
Primary reference Number: 238398
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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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Far Eastern" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/238398 Accessed: 2024-11-28 07:01:38

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