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Ant-nose Money Xing
| Issuer | Chu, State of |
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| Year | 400 BC - 220 BC |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Cast bronze ant-nose money of oval form, exhibiting a raised incuse character in archaic Chinese script occupying the central field. The character 行 (Xing) is rendered in shallow relief against the plain, slightly convex field, with the naturalistic surface patinated in mottled green and brown verdigris characteristic of ancient cast bronzes. A small suspension hole is pierced through the upper portion of the piece. The overall form and surface treatment are typical of Warring States period Chu currency, with the inscription appearing in a cursive, archaic style consistent with Chu script conventions. |
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| Obverse lettering | 行 (Translation: Xing) |
| Reverse description | Plain, unadorned reverse with a smooth, slightly convex surface covered in characteristic ancient green and brown patina. No inscriptions, devices, or decorative elements are present. The casting seam and natural surface irregularities typical of Warring States period cast bronze currency are visible across the field. |
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