Game Piece
Amulet
29-127-166
From: Japan (uncertain) | China (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-127-166 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Japan (uncertain) | China (uncertain) |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bronze |
Iconography | Horse |
Description | E-sen 絵銭 (picture coin). Koma sen 駒銭, gaming piece. Or possibly a horse coin (馬錢) for Da ma (打馬), the Chinese board game "Driving the Horses". Obv. 午 Uma (Horse). Rev. Plain. |
Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
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