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Coin-L

Louisa — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:16:28 +0000

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YuanBao Bucket

Louisa — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:32:25 +0000

The word of Money in Chinese is read as QIAN (meaning as before or in front of ) The metal coins is first seen around 7th century BC in China. Gradually it changed from different shapes/ sizes into a round coin with a square hole in the middle. Ingot is known as Yuan Bao (means a perfect treasure=may all wishes come true) The bucket (in Chinese)is a symbol of enhancing. The three items together is symbolised Never ending prosperity for the keeper.

At the bottom of the object is stamped as” Made in Ming Dynasty China”. I guess this is a reproduction in 1950’s.

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4″ Sakyamuni

Louisa — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:35:01 +0000

Brass Sakyamuni seated on lotus; 9″ tall Originally called Siddartha (also known as Gautama) he is believed to have been born c.624 BC in northern India. He renounced the vanities of a world which he regarded as basically cruel and wicked to devote himself to the way of life now called Buddhism, defined as correctness in one’s views, feelings, words, behaviour, obedience, meditations, etc. He is usually depicted enthroned on a lotus, fingers raised in blessing and a swastika symbolizing resignation of spirit over his heart

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NeZha (哪吒)

Louisa — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:38:05 +0000

Brass object: Chinese Mythology hero; born in Li Jing family (Shang dynasty).

NeZha (哪吒) was born with a gold bracelet on his right wrist and attired in a pair of red silk trousers which can proceeded rays of golden light. He also bore a spear and was provided with wheels of fire, which carried him to places. (for more details, please follow the link)

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