Spade Coin

29-127-2229

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (11) Object Images

Object Number 29-127-2229
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Zhou Dynasty
Date Made 1046 - 256 BCE
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Unusual shape. Two indentations on the side. Possibly a lotus root heart or lily root coin or a key.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902
Other Number Type 1 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.