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10 Yuan Bronze Ware
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) |
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| Obverse script | Chinese/Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a bronze horn-shaped ritual wine vessel (guǎng) from the Shang Dynasty, its spout modeled in the form of an archaic dragon head, representing one of China's earliest examples of zoomorphic bronze casting. The vessel is rendered in fine detail, showcasing the intricate taotie and geometric surface decoration characteristic of Shang-period ritual bronzes. The denomination 10 is inscribed in the field, accompanied by Chinese characters denoting the face value. The overall composition reflects the artistry and ceremonial significance of ancient Chinese bronze culture. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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