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The Four Gentlemen of Flowers Orchid, 蘭
| Location | People`s Republic of China |
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| Composition | Steel |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts orchid plants in high relief with blooming flowers and butterflies, set against a polished black background. To the left of the design, two vertical lines of Chinese verse appear in relief. The entire composition is framed by an ornate border of interlocking ruyi cloud scrollwork. |
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| Obverse script | Chinese (simplified) |
| Obverse lettering | 蘭 丰骨清清叶叶真 迎风向背笑惊人 (Translation: Orchid Full-bodied and clear, every leaf is real Facing the wind, it smiles amazingly) |
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