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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Contributors: Thierry, François (Editor) ; Fang, Alex Chengyu (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Singapore Springer 2016
In:Year: 2016
Series/Journal:SpringerLink Bücher
Springer eBook Collection Social Sciences
Further subjects:B Archaeology
B Social Sciences
B Cultural Heritage
B History
B China—History
Online Access: Presumably Free Access
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Druckausg.: 978-981-10-1791-9
Printed edition: 9789811017919