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Historical Chinese Coins

An assortment of antique coins from Chinese emperors. Features distinctive designs and inscriptions typical of historical currency.

Sidewall, Machine-printed, Small multicolor floral bouquet within diamond-like medallion, on beige ground printed with tiny white quatrefoils., USA, 1860-70, Wallcoverings, Sidewall
Sidewall, Machine-printed, Small multicolor floral bouquet within diamond-like medallion, on beige ground printed with tiny white quatrefoils., USA, 1860-70, Wallcoverings, Sidewall
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Coin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownCoin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownCoin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownCoin of Jiaqing, Emperor of China from BooYuwan. Ruler: Jiaqing, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1760-1820, ruled 1796-1820 Mint: Boo Yuwan, Beijing, China Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownSidewall, Machine-printed, Small multicolor floral bouquet within diamond-like medallion, on beige ground printed with tiny white quatrefoils., USA, 1860-70, Wallcoverings, Sidewall1 Cash of Emperor Xuande fromUnknown . Ruler Emperor: Xuande Artist: UnknownCoin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooYuwan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Yuwan, Beijing, China Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Zhenzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhenzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 968-1022, ruled 997-1022 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownStole 1830-50 European. Stole 157735Woman's Skirt Length, 20th century, 59 x 40 in. (149.9 x 101.6 cm), Cotton, narrowband, handwoven, indigo dyed., Mali, 20th centuryDaoguang Tongbao of Kangxi, Emperor of China fromYunnan. Ruler: Kangxi, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1654-1722, ruled 1661-1722 Mint: Yunnan Artist: UnknownCoin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownPottery Grave Post. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Annie B. Johnston.1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownFragment (Spain); silkTongbao of Emperor Huizong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Huizong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1082-1135, ruled 1100-1126Coin of Qianlong, Emperor of China fromUnknown . Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Artist: UnknownCoin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownTowel scarf, 19th century, 21 1/2 x 37 in. (54.61 x 94 cm), Cotton, silk; needlework, Turkey, 19th centuryGold with anonymous, c. 1872 Golden Staal, ribbed at the front and framed with a raised ribbed edge. Decorated with a rosette of filigrein. Coming from an old Zaans Kapstel. Alkmaar gold (metal) filigree1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownPresenteerblad van messing.Poster sheet of brass belonging to a tea service. The leaf stands on four round legs, is rectangular with round corners and has a straight upright edge. On both short sides is a hand item that is flat at the top, attached with four rivets. The bottom blank is decorated with flower and rank motifs in the corners1 Farthing of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, British, born 1926 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownTable Scarf; linenCoin of Yong Zheng fromGuizhou. Ruler: Yongzheng, Emperor of China, 1678-1735 Mint: Guizhou Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownCoin of Qianlong, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Qianlong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1711-1799 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownHat-slip (barbe) from Valenciennes side, anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1750 Barbe van Valenciennes side. The pattern has flowers and tendrils on a ground of diamond -shaped meshes. The Schulprand is trimmed with picots. France linen (material). Valenciennes lace Barbe van Valenciennes side. The pattern has flowers and tendrils on a ground of diamond -shaped meshes. The Schulprand is trimmed with picots. France linen (material). Valenciennes laceCawnpore. Unknown maker, British, active India about 1843Fragment late 16th century Italian. Fragment 230235Two leaves, 1500 - 1600 print The leaf vines sprout at both ends of the leaf. The tenders cross each other in the middle and are hung on rings. One of 5 magazines. Germany (possibly) paper engravingYuan Bao of Emperor Taizong fromUnknown . Ruler: Song Taizong, Emperor of China, 939-997 Artist: UnknownCoin of Kangxi, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Kangxi, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1654-1722, ruled 1661-1722 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: Unknown1 Penny from London with George IV, King of GreatBritain. Subject: George IV, King of Great Britain, British, 1762-1830, ruled 1820-30 Mint: London Artist: UnknownFragment van paars zijdedamast.A fragment of red silk tissue. A stylized drawing of flowers and leaves.Coin of Kangxi, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Kangxi, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1654-1722, ruled 1661-1722 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownIron bracelet with Camee in Golden Slot ,, 1850 - 1860 Black -painted iron bracelet with a black cameee in a golden lock. Two tires are attached to the oval lock that closes closely around the wrist and are made of extremely fine, interlocking malies. On the cameee a head of a thick, old man with short hair. Great Britain (possibly) gold (metal). iron (metal) Black -painted iron bracelet with a black cameee in a golden lock. Two tires are attached to the oval lock that closes closely around the wrist and are made of extremely fine, interlocking malies. On the cameee a head of a thick, old man with short hair. Great Britain (possibly) gold (metal). iron (metal)Coin of Jiaqing, Emperor of China from Boo Ciowan;Unknown . Ruler: Jiaqing, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1760-1820, ruled 1796-1820 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Mint: Unknown1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: Unknown1 Cash fromUnknown . Artist: UnknownTab Ornament 1st century B.C.-A.D. 2nd century Salinar (). Tab Ornament 313002Woman's breast wrap, c. 1950, 43 1/2 x 17 9/16 in. (110.49 x 44.61 cm), Cotton, India, 20th centuryCoin of Kangxi, Emperor of China from BooCiowan. Ruler: Kangxi, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1654-1722, ruled 1661-1722 Mint: Boo Ciowan, Beijing, China Artist: UnknownStrook kloskant met een symmetrische compositie van ovale cartouches en pioenrozen.Strip natural-colored Dutch clamping side. The pattern consists of a repeating symmetrical composition of an oval cartouche and peonies. In the cartouches there is a symmetrical drawing with, among other things, two rosette flowers. The pattern repeated it, but the strip is cut off halfway through the oval cartouche. The motifs are connected by a round table ground with braid. The motifs are made in linen stroke with openwork edges. The cut short sides are finished with a very close clamp side in linen stroke with openwork edges, without ground.Night blue wool scarf on both ends with a row of multicolored palm motifs and frills of knotted chain wires. Night blue wool scarf on both ends with a row of multicolored palm motifs and frills of knotted chain wires. Pattern: a plain night blue middle strip shows at the ends a row of linking palm motifs standing in a small flat dish on a foot. They are made up of small flowers in red, peony, pink, purple, corn yellow, green and white without clear stems or inside boundary. The largest two flowers are fan-shaped and are in the middle and in the top. Furthermore, o. Aid-shaped flowers. Intermediate filling only next to the foot and at the top; The last consists of a long and a short sickle-shaped flower stalk. Two narrow crosslights of white show a running rank with rosette flowers. Two identical length lists exhibit brighter white soil, because the chain wires are also taken from white. Knotted chain wires frills. Technique: Weave binding from twill, 2x2.1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownLetters isolated over whiteFragment red silk dryuet. Fragment red silk tissue with a red pattern of zigzag lines. Since small flowers.1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownTablecloth with a face on the city of Hamburg, Anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799 Tablecloth from Linnamast with a face on the city of Hamburg. Midfield: The symmetrically doubled pattern shows one scene: a face on the city of Hamburg. For the city of riders and ships and above the weapon and the name of the city. A slender along the edge. It is half a tablecloth, but the pattern is complete. Southern Netherlands linen (material) damask Hamburg Tablecloth from Linnamast with a face on the city of Hamburg. Midfield: The symmetrically doubled pattern shows one scene: a face on the city of Hamburg. For the city of riders and ships and above the weapon and the name of the city. A slender along the edge. It is half a tablecloth, but the pattern is complete. Southern Netherlands linen (material) damask Hamburg1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownReliquary, c. 1850 Leaf 24 Verso from a sketchbook with 37 sheets. paper. pencil relics (and reliquaries)Photo album with 25 photos from store interiors.Skirt, c. 1950, 10 x 23 1/2 in. (25.4 x 59.69 cm), Cotton, Myanmar (Burma), 20th century1 Cash of Song Zhezong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Zhezong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1077-1100, ruled 1085-1100 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownBeetleWoman's Shawl (Aso Oke) 19th century Yoruba peoples Yoruba shawls such as this example are known as Aso Oke. This shawl is delicate and subtle while simultaneously presenting impressive craftsmanship and intricate composition. It presents a complex composition with four different forms of openwork arranged in separate fields. Woven by men, such shawls, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, were traditionnaly worn by women. On some occasions, Aso Oke were worn as head coverings in masquerades, and would then be worn by men. Placed over the head and held in place by a hat, the dancer was able to see through the openwork at front. Several early colonial photographs document this usage.. Woman's Shawl (Aso Oke). Yoruba peoples. 19th century. Cotton. Nigeria. Textiles-WovenTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). Textile Swatches, 1948-1959. silk; metal, a-d: 9 × 5 in. (22.9 × 12.7 cm). 1948-1959Fragment, 17th century; silkSchede van Lans belonging to Cornelis Tromp, Anonymous, c. 1650 - c. 1679 sheath Black lacquered wooden sheath from Lans, with a fittings. North Vietnam (Possible) Japan copper (metal). brass (alloy). cypress (wood). lacquer (coating)Table runner, Medium: linen, viscose rayon embroidery Technique: embroidered on plain weave, Rectangular table runner with three yellow and green circular sunbursts on both ends., USA, ca. 1905, embroidery & stitching, Table runnerApplication side scarf with periwinkle, anonymous, c. 1900 - c. 1924 Scarf of natural application side, bobbin lacquered on mechanical tulle. Along the edges of a rectangle are triple branches tied together with bow. At the ends the same, but larger branch and bow. Branches sprinkled in midfield. Straight edges of a double pendulum and stretched leaves. Bruges (possibly) linen (material). silk. Scarf of natural application side, bobbin lacquered on mechanical tulle. Along the edges of a rectangle are triple branches tied together with bow. At the ends the same, but larger branch and bow. Branches sprinkled in midfield. Straight edges of a double pendulum and stretched leaves. Bruges (possibly) linen (material). silk.Textile Swatch , 1950s to 1960s. Cotton, 25 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (64.8 x 14.6 cm). 1950s to 1960sClose up of white party event tent details, hooks, stripes, cord strings. Detailed objects concept.. White party event tent detailFragment of the fabric; 1. PO. 18th century (1735-00-00-1745-00-00);Goldberg-Górska, Jadwiga (1890-1968)-collection, gift (provenance), fragments of silk fabrics, fabrics, patterned fabricsFragments, Medium: silk, linen Technique: plain weave with supplementary weft patterning (brocade), Silk fragments. Design shows trailing lace-like pattern and flower bouquets on a ground of blue chevron., France, 1750-1780, woven textiles, FragmentsCabinet, for Vestments. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 13'6"long; 3'wide; 3'6"high. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil,pen and ink, and graph ite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Randolph F. Miller.Skirt, 49 1/2 x 26 in. (125.73 x 66.04 cm), Cotton, VietnamFragment Made 969 CE-1171 Egypt. Linen and wool, tapestry weave . IslamicFragment of a Sleeve 5th-6th century. Fragment of a Sleeve 4459376 Pence from Board of Revenue with George IV, King of GreatBritain. Subject: George IV, King of Great Britain, British, 1762-1830, ruled 1820-30 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownTextile Swatch , 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 14 x 6 1/4 in. (35.6 x 15.9 cm). 1950s to 1960sTextile Swatches Onondaga Silk Company, Inc. (1925-1981). , 1948-1959. 70 silk, 30 acetate, 42 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (108 x 44.5 cm). 1948-1959Embossed Wool; wool, linen, silkAhlspiess. Culture: probably Austrian. Dimensions: L. 93 1/2 in. (237.5 cm); L. of head 48 in. (121.9 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 13.4 oz. (3101.4 g). Date: second half 15th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Cornuto of Marquis Michael Antonio from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Marquis Michael Antonio, 1504-1528 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownCoffin of Senbi, c. 1918-1859 BC. Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III. Gessoed and painted cedar; overall: 70 x 55 cm (27 9/16 x 21 5/8 in.).Toast Rack. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 54.9 x 27.9 cm (21 5/8 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 3/8" wide; 43" long. Medium: pen and ink on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Irene Lawson.Knife Handle (Kozuka). Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g). Date: dated 1864. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Plaque 1100 BCE-700 BCE China. Jade .1 Cash of Song Renzong from Board ofRevenue. Ruler: Song Renzong, Emperor of China, Chinese, 1010-1063, ruled 1022-63 Mint: Board of Revenue Artist: UnknownRibbon with a stock of pink silk in satin binding on which flowers and studs of white silk are brochure, anonymous, before 1886 Ribbon with a fond of pink silk in satin binding on which flowers and studs of white silk are brochure. Partially discolored. Netherlands (possibly) whole: Silk Ribbon with a fond of pink silk in satin binding on which flowers and studs of white silk are brochure. Partially discolored. Netherlands (possibly) whole: SilkFragment of embroidered shawl unknownChemise unknownTextile Swatch , 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 22 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (56.5 x 32.4 cm). 1950s to 1960sQardioArm designed by Qardio, USA, and Clara Caggero Westaway. Adrian Westaway and Duncan Fitzsimonns, UKA Sash from the Funeral of Stanisław WyspiańskiLace, 1700s, France, maker unknown. Gift of Mrs G. Acland Allen, 1955.Fragment green silk damest with pomegranate motifs. Fragment of green silk damest with pattern of blooming pomegranates inside accolady forming picture frame.Ribbon French 19th centuryTowel-scarf, 19th century, L.75 x W.10 in., cotton, silk thread; needlework, Turkey, 19th centuryStrip of needle side with C-Voluten and multifaceted flowers, anonymous, c. 1900 Strip of natural needle side: Venetian rose side. Pattern with tibs with C-volutes and multifaceted flowers, without repetitive motif. Irregular open soil with potented bars. Fullwork with recesses and many different decorative lands. The top is finished with a straight edge with a potented zigzag line underneath. The underside is finished with a straight picot edge with triangles and rosette flowers. Belgium (possibly) linen (material) Venetian rose point Strip of natural needle side: Venetian rose side. Pattern with tibs with C-volutes and multifaceted flowers, without repetitive motif. Irregular open soil with potented bars. Fullwork with recesses and many different decorative lands. The top is finished with a straight edge with a potented zigzag line underneath. The underside is finished with a straight picot edge with triangles and rosette flowers. Belgium (possibly) linen (material) Venetian rose poiPlaque 5th-8th century. Plaque 449174Textile Swatch Textile Swatch, 1950s to 1960s. Silk, 21 x 10 in. (53.3 x 25.4 cm). 1950s to 1960sFragment of the lace; after. 18th century (1740-00-00-1760-00-00);