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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