40212

Antique "Money Swords," Temple Hanging

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Antique  Money Swords,  Temple Hanging
SOLD
210.00USD+ buyer's premium (42.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 16 @ 07:31UTC-7 : PDT/MST

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Title: Antique "Money Swords," Temple Hanging
Description: China, two additional "money swords" of a different pattern plus an elaborate hanging ornament, all made with brass cash coins of the Qing emperors. From an old collection: comes with a typed card reading "CHINESE TEMPLE MONEY. These pieces are made by the Chinese and presented to adorn the Bui na (sic) Temples in payment for favors from (...) when the time comes for their journey into the great beyond. There are no two alike as [they] are made by hand after the individual's own pattern and seldom leave the temple."
Low Estimate: 200
High Estimate: 400
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Pedigree/Collection: Ex pre-1960 collection.