| Object Number | 29-127-1665 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Description | Obv. 光緒通寶 Guang Xu Tong Bao. Rev. 萬象庚新 [万象更新] Wang Xiang Geng Xin (All the aspects of nature Make a New Start). This reverse inscription is a quote from the "Dream of the Red Chamber" by Cao Xueqin (1710-1765 CE), first printed in 1791 CE. These are sometimes called flower coins (花钱). |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902 |
| Other Number | 11590 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number | 1875 - R. C. H. Brock Collection Number |
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