The language and iconography of Chinese charms: deciphering a past belief system

This book offers an in-depth description and analysis of Chinese coin-like charms, which date back to the second century CE and which continued to be used until mid 20th century. This work is unique in that it provides an archaeological and analytical interpretation of the content of these metallic...

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Corporate Author: International Symposium on Chinese Numismatic Charms 2008, Hongkong (Issuing body)
Contributors: Fang, Chengyu (Editor) ; Thierry, François 1950- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Chinese
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Published: Singapore Springer 2016
In:Year: 2016
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Further subjects:B Chinese Language Congresses Writing Religious aspects History
B China Congresses Religious life and customs
B Coins Congresses History China
B China Congresses Antiquities
B Conference program
B Charms Congresses History China
Parallel Edition:Electronic