Period:Unknown Production date:19thC
Materials:brass, iron, textile,
Technique:
Description:
Coin-sword made from cash coins, issued by the Qianlong emperor, tied together around an iron rod using lucky red string.
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![图片[1]-coin-sword BM-1978-0908.2-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Miscellaneous objects/mid_00391196_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-coin-sword BM-1978-0908.2-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Miscellaneous objects/mid_COC209278_back.jpg)
![图片[3]-coin-sword BM-1978-0908.2-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/Miscellaneous objects/mid_COC209278_front.jpg)
Comments:Registration number checked.The handwritten entry in the register reads ” 1978,0908.2 // Carter purchase (£15 the pair) // AE, FE // 445 mm // c. 300 g // Chinese 19th century coin sword, with pendant – on square iron rod // Most coins showing Qianlong // Blade 14 x 2 (=28) // Handguard 14 // None on handle // Butt 5 // Pendant 12″ This registration number may be incorrect.
Materials:brass, iron, textile,
Technique:
Description:
Coin-sword made from cash coins, issued by the Qianlong emperor, tied together around an iron rod using lucky red string.
IMG
Comments:Registration number checked.The handwritten entry in the register reads ” 1978,0908.2 // Carter purchase (£15 the pair) // AE, FE // 445 mm // c. 300 g // Chinese 19th century coin sword, with pendant – on square iron rod // Most coins showing Qianlong // Blade 14 x 2 (=28) // Handguard 14 // None on handle // Butt 5 // Pendant 12″ This registration number may be incorrect.
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