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Chinese Opera Culture 丑；chou
| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Composition | Brass plated steel |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features large Chinese characters reading 中华国粹 prominently in the central field, set against a textured gilt background with a decorative spiral motif. A border of traditional Chinese cloud and scroll ornamental designs frames the design, with the legends CHINESE OPERA CULTURE and 中国京剧文化 appearing in smaller script within the inner field. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese (simplified), Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a colorfully enameled figure of the Chou (clown) role-type from Peking Opera, shown in full traditional costume with characteristic white face paint and elaborate black headdress. To the left of the figure, the character 丑 appears in red relief alongside a small seal script inscription, while to the right the legend 中华京剧艺术 is inscribed vertically in the field. The entire design is set against a textured gilt background with a plain raised rim. |
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