Coin Sword
Item number 1511/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Long metal sword made from linked coins and secured with red and yellow fibre. Top of sword has a metal rod protruding from its end and is connected to a short row of stacked coins. Above the row of stacked coins is a coiled piece of fibre with two extending strands. A larger rectangular-shaped composition of coins follows and is linked to a long line of double-sided single overlapping coins. Five coins are attached to the tip of the piece with orange coloured wire.
Item History
- Made in China before 1898
- Collected during 1898
- Owned by Geddes Webster before March 24, 1992
- Received from Geddes Webster (Donor) on March 24, 1992
What
- Name
- Coin Sword
- Identification Number
- 1511/1
- Type of Item
- sword
- Material
- metal, fibre, plastic and paper
- Overall
- height 46.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 3.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Geddes Webster
- Received from
- Geddes Webster (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1898
- Collection Date
- during 1898
- Ownership Date
- before March 24, 1992
- Acquisition Date
- on March 24, 1992
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 1511/0001
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