Charm Item Number: Edz4301 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Hanger shape on coin, round hole at top, square hole at centre of coin, inner and outer rims, four characters on both sides; hanger at top with design, four characters, around centre hole on obverse; design in hanger, four characters, around centre hole on reverse.

History Of Use

Placed in a prominent place in the house for protection against unwelcoming forces, possibly a chache inside the beam. Usually deposited after a ritual ceremony performed by Daoist practitioners.

Item History

What

Name
Charm
Identification Number
Edz4301
Type of Item
charm
Material
copper alloy metal
Manufacturing Technique
cast and filed
Overall
height 0.07 in, width 1.0 in, weight 0.255 oz

Who

Culture
Chinese
Previous Owner
Colin Campbell Brown and Hugh Campbell Brown
Received from
Hugh Campbell Brown (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
China

When

Creation Date
between 1368 and 1911
Collection Date
between 1893 and 1911
Ownership Date
before February 1, 1961
Acquisition Date
on February 1, 1961

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
good
Accession Number
0042/0073 rrrrr