八思巴文鐡牌, Safe Conduct Pass (Paiza) with Inscription in Phakpa Script, late 13th century


八思巴文鐡牌, Safe Conduct Pass (Paiza) with Inscription in Phakpa Script, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), late 13th century, China, Iron with silver inlay, H. 7 1/8 in. ( cm); W. 4 1/2 in. ( cm), Metalwork, The openwork inscription on this circular plaque has been filled with silver to the extent that the characters project from the surface of the plaque on both sides; the inscription on the reverse is thus inverted


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