Asian ➔ Sword, Chinese Money
Identifier:
117921
Description:
Sword made by tying coins to slender iron rod. Faded red string used for binding coins. Crescent shaped guard, stacked-coin handle. Long tassle with round main section and individual coins trailing.;Money swords were used to ward off evil spirits, although the coins on this item are fake. Identified by Bennet Bronson, Ph.D., University of Illinois--Chicago, IL: tel: 312.665.7832.;Money swords were used to ward off evil spirits, although the coins on this item are fake.
Materials:
Iron, Metal
Dimensions:
23" h 4.2" w 1.1" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 1
Source:
Gift Of Richardson, Isabella J.
Related Entity:
Isabella Richardson (donor)
Related Place:
China
