Game Piece

Amulet

29-127-157

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-157
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Horse | Monkey
Description

E-sen 絵銭 (picture coin). Koma sen 駒銭, gaming piece. Saru Hiki Goma 猿曳き駒 (Monkey and Horse). Obv. Monkey leading a horse on a leash. Rev. Plain. Symbolizes the idea that "Force without smarts is useless".

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902

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