Weapons: Chinese coin sword, iron roil with Chinese coins of...

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Weapons: Chinese coin sword, iron roil with Chinese coins of the 19th cent. tied to it with red and green string in the shape of a sword with hanging ornaments. 23ins. These swords were considered very efficacious in keeping away evil spirits. There is an example in the British Museum No. 1973,1207.1.

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Auction Date:
17th Dec 22 at 9:30am GMT

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