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Ancient "knife-shaped" Chinese Money - Shang Dynasty
Traditional Collectibles:
Numismatics:
Coins:
Asian:
Pre AD 1000 item# 526471 (stock#BR-016)
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JJ Oriental
+66 (0) 8 1373 0854
$400
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Two ancient bronze "coins" shaped like small bowed knives. Both have encrustation on the bronze of varied coloration including that of a a blue-green malachite color.
Period: Shang Dynasty (1600-1028 BC)
Sizes: One is 14.5 cm long. The other is 17.7 cm long.
Condition: The coins have natural wear and small chips to their rims and encrustation due to age. Nice patina. Would make an interesting addition to any coin collection.
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