Stephen Album Rare Coins

Auction 39  –  21 - 25 January 2021

Stephen Album Rare Coins, Auction 39

Ancient, Islamic, Indian, Chinese and World Coins

Part A: Th, 21.01.2021, from 6:00 PM CET
Part B: Th, 21.01.2021, from 11:00 PM CET
Part C: Fr, 22.01.2021, from 6:00 PM CET
Part D: Fr, 22.01.2021, from 11:00 PM CET
Part E: Sa, 23.01.2021, from 7:00 PM CET
Part F: Su, 24.01.2021, from 7:00 PM CET
Part G: Mo, 25.01.2021, from 7:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

CHINA: AE charm (17.39g), CCH-1797, 41mm, "Five Poisonous Creatures" charm, Liu Hai or Zhong Kui standing right, auspicious spider at left with clouds, three-legged toad upper left // tiger, snake, spider, centipede and lizard around central hole, rim nick, VF. One of the most dangerous and inauspicious days of the year in ancient China was the 5th day of the 5th month, according to the lunar calendar. This day marked the beginning of summer which by midseason meant dangerous animals and insects, the spread of infectious diseases, and the appearance of evil spirits. Charms of these types were often hung in Chinese homes to protect the family from evil spirits and poisonous animals associated with this unlucky day. Likely cast in the late Qing dynasty.
Estimate: $100 - $150

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Price realized 95 USD
Starting price 85 USD
Estimate 100 USD
The auction is closed.
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