Ornament

Talisman

29-221-320

From: Vietnam

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-221-320
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Vietnamese (uncertain)
Provenience Vietnam
Date Made pre 1889
Section Asian
Materials Silver
Technique Embossed
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Annamite talisman with religious inscription. Oval ornament with scalloped edges. Embossed design of four Chinese characters representing the elements metal, wood, water, and fire: 金木水火

Length 1.6 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Depth 0.1 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 320 - Sommerville Number | 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 - Sommerville Amulet/Talisman Number

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