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| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Weight | 31.1035 g |
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| Obverse script | Chinese |
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| Reverse description | Central field features a full-length colorized effigy of Bao Chai, one of the principal female characters from the classic novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber', depicted in flowing traditional Han Chinese robes with elaborate floral patterning in polychrome enamel, her right hand gracefully holding an open fan. A spray of peony blossoms in delicate relief appears to the right of the figure in the field. The denomination '10元' is inscribed in the lower left field, and the character legend '宝钗扑蝶' (Bao Chai Chasing Butterflies) is positioned in the upper left, identifying the iconic scene portrayed. |
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| Reverse lettering | 宝钗扑蝶 10元 |
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