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Amulet - Good Fortune 福
| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the Chinese character 福 (Fu, meaning 'good fortune') rendered in a stylized, ornamental relief as the central device, occupying most of the field. The character is set against a densely incuse background of traditional Chinese ruyi cloud and scroll motifs. A suspension hole is present at the top. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the two-character legend 平安 (Ping An, meaning 'peace and safety') in relief in the upper left of the field. The central and lower field features a large stylized auspicious cloud motif in relief, rendered in the traditional Chinese ruyi cloud style. A suspension hole is present at the top. |
| Reverse script | Chinese |
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