Ouroboros Coin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by James R, Apr 10, 2021.

  1. James R

    James R Active Member

    98EA5FCD-F1E5-426D-9F63-1503F6204064.png B948ADDA-C7B7-45FD-90EF-A7C7DC882454.png I have no idea what this is...
     
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  3. dltsrq

    dltsrq Grumpy Old Man

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  4. Al Kowsky

    Al Kowsky Well-Known Member

    The creatures depicted on your charm are Shang Dynasty Dragons, that were used throughout history as decorative motifs on jade & ritual bronzes. Original Shang Dynasty art objects are over 3,000 years old, however, your charm is not ancient but it might have a little age. Your charm is known as a Bi Disc, one of the oldest Chinese talismans usually made from jade. The photo below is a jade talisman from the Ming Dynasty that I sold at auction, & it also has Shang style dragons decorating it to form a Yang-Yin design like your bronze charm :happy:.

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  5. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I doubt this has any age. I've seen similar items in Chinese street markets for a few cents per.
     
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