Dublin Core
Title
Money: coin
Description
One circular coin. Square central hole. Obverse presents four Chinese characters 紹興元寶 (shaoxing yuanbao). From the Shaoxing era (1131-1162 AD) of the reign of Emperor Gaozong (1127-1162 AD).
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
24.4mm (dia)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.990.13
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Period
Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279 AD)
Collection
Citation
“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/640.