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Imitation Cowry Shell Collection, Ex Detroit Money Museum

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Imitation Cowry Shell Collection, Ex Detroit Money Museum
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1,350.00USD+ buyer's premium (270.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 15 @ 17:06UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4233
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Title: Imitation Cowry Shell Collection, Ex Detroit Money Museum
Description: In ancient China, cowry shells were so valuable that imitations were made in various materials. This lot presents 19 examples in clay, bone, bronze, lead, etc.—all pedigreed to the Nate S. Shapiro Collection and acquired before 1960.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 800
Pedigree Collection: Ex Detroit Money Museum Nov. 30, 1992 (Craig A. Whitford auction), ex Nate S. Shapiro Collection (museum opened April 28, 1960).