Chinese Neolithic Longshan Cowrie Shell Money -2,000 BC
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Prehistorical: Item # 1398322
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Prehistorical: Item # 1398322
Please refer to our stock # COW-001 when inquiring.
$875.00
$875
A very rare set of cowrie shell money from the neolithic period in China. Twenty two shells in all strung together as a necklace as they were originally.The Chinese character for money originated from the cowrie shell. Age: 2000 to 1500 BC. Size: L.44cm around, plus the pendent. Condition: Natural calcification but intact
A very rare set of cowrie shell money from the neolithic period in China. Twenty two shells in all strung together as a necklace as they were originally.The Chinese character for money originated from the cowrie shell. Age: 2000 to 1500 BC. Size: L.44cm around, plus the pendent. Condition: Natural calcification but intact
