Coin / spade money

Description

Hollow-handled spade coin of copper alloy: China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–221 BC), c. 500-400 BC

Museum reference

A.1914.448

Collection

Coins, Medals and Tokens

Object name

Coin / spade money

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

5th century BC

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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world cultures, exploring east asia