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Auction: CSS118B - China Banknotes and Coins
Lot: 1308

China, Song Dynasty, [GBCA 82] coin-shaped charm with Lakshmi-star hole, obverse inscribed Chinese characters 'Xiang Hua Gong Yang', depicting 'Zhen Wu' (True Martial Great Emperor) at left and 'Er Lang' (popular Chinese god) at right, water beast at bottom, Taoist spells on reverse, 57.2x2.9mm, weighs 40.0g, Repaired. Likely issued by temples or officials for worship - A tangible representation of one's religion and a microcosm of ancient China's spiritual practices. Scarce

Estimate
HK$8,000 to HK$15,000

Starting price
HK$8000