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1916.33.37

Knife money made of copper alloy in the shape of a conventionalised knife. [MJD 03/12/2009]

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1916.33.37

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife money made of copper alloy in the shape of a conventionalised knife. [MJD 03/12/2009]
Long description
Knife money made of copper alloy in the shape of a conventionalised knife. The knife looks like a key with a circular piece at the end with a square hole in the centre. The key has characters on one side. [MJD 03/12/2009]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Donated: 1916
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Beaten
Dimensions
Width: max 29 mm, Length: max 72 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.33.37

Search terms: Currency, Writing, Coin, Inscription, Knife