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coin
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knife-money
Object Type
coin
knife-money
Museum number
1883,0802.15
Description
Knife-money.
Cultures/periods
Warring States period
Production date
4thC BC-3rdC BC
Production place
Issued in:
Qi State (historic)
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Length:
186 millimetres
Weight:
48.39 grammes
Width:
28 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Wang 2007 / Coins
(80-83)
Location
Not on display
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 2007-2008 BM, The First Emperor. 2008- Atlanta, Georgia: High Museum of Art.
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
C T Gardner
Acquisition date
1883
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1883,0802.15