Coin Sword

55-20-1

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 55-20-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience China
Date Made 1736-1795
Section Asian
Materials Metal | Cord
Description

Wizard's sword made of coins of Qianlong (1736-1795) reign used by Wuist priests to exorcise demons. Sword was hung over the sick to rid them of the demons. Coins are joined together with yellow and red cords.

Length 56.8 cm
Width 7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Florence M. Gourlay, 1955
Other Number 92-1-345 - Old Museum Number

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