Game Piece

29-127-1613

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-1613
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 1630
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Horse
Description

Obv. 渠黃 Qu Huang "Great Yellow". Rev. Horse. Horse coin (馬錢) for Da ma (打馬), the Chinese board game "Driving the Horses". The horse belongs to one of King Mu of the Western Zhou's eight outstanding steeds.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number 11538 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number | 1630 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

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