Object Number | 29-127-160 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Japanese |
Provenience | Japan |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bronze |
Iconography | Horse | Monkey |
Description | E-sen 絵銭 (picture coin). Koma sen 駒銭, gaming piece. Saru Hiki Goma 猿曳き駒 (Monkey and Horse). Obv. Monkey leading a horse on a leash. Rev. Plain. Symbolizes the idea that "Force without smarts is useless". |
Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
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