| Object Number | 29-127-2417 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Date Made | 1800 - 1899 CE |
| Section | Asian |
| Iconography | Dragon | Flaming Pearl |
| Description | Obv. 周元通寶 Zhou Yuan Tong Bao (Zhou first currency). Rev. Dragon on the left, flaming pearl on the right. This charm is based on a coin from the Later Zhou Dynasty (951 - 960 CE) which had been cast using bronze from Buddhist statues melted down on the order of Emperor Shizong starting in 956 CE. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
| Other Number | 208+ - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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