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Chinese Opera Culture 旦;dan

Location People`s Republic of China
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Type Souvenir medallion
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Obverse description The obverse features large Chinese characters reading 中华国粹 (Chinese Essence) prominently displayed in the central field, with the smaller legend CHINESE OPERA CULTURE and 中国京剧文化 inscribed below in the mid-field. The design is framed by an ornate border of traditional Chinese cloud and geometric scroll patterns in relief.
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Obverse lettering 中华国粹 CHINESE OPERA CULTURE 中国京剧文化
(Translation: Chinese Essence Chinese Opera Culture)
Reverse description The reverse displays a colorful enamel effigy of a Dan (female role) figure in full Peking Opera costume and elaborate face makeup, holding a pipa lute. To the left, a red seal-script cartouche reads 京剧, and the character 旦 appears above it; to the right, the legend 中华京剧艺术 is inscribed vertically in the field.
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