Coin-Like Charm Item Number: Edz4189 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Round charm, square centre hole, inner and outer rims on both sides, six characters on obverse, two characters on reverse.

History Of Use

Design similar to a coin, but not for circulation. A religious prayer amulet worn by Buddhist faithful and their children.

Item History

What

Name
Coin-Like Charm
Identification Number
Edz4189
Type of Item
charm
Material
copper alloy metal
Manufacturing Technique
struck
Overall
height 0.15 cm, diameter 2.87 cm, weight 6.25 g

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 nn