Ancient Chinese Cowrie Shell Imitation in Bronze.

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Western Zhou 1122-771 Cowrie shell imitation in bronze. Cowrie shells in Chinese called bèi, were used as money probably since around 2000 BC, from the Shang dynasty up through the Zhou dynasty. From my own collection.

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Size: 2592px × 3872px
Location: Studio
Photo credit: © Robert Kawka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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