Asian ➔ Money Sword
Identifier:
122954
Description:
Sword made by tying coins to slender iron rod. Red and white string used for binding. Double-wide guard and no coins on handle.;Money swords were used to ward off evil spirits. The coins used in such devices were produced on such large scale that they are individually worthless. Identified by Bennet Bronson, Ph.D., University of Illinois--Chicago, IL: tel: 312.665.7832.;Money swords were used to ward off evil spirits.
Materials:
Iron, Bronze
Dimensions:
18.9" h 3.7" w 0.6" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 1
Source:
Gift Of Johnson, Wilfred A.
Related Entity:
Wilfred A. Johnson (donor)
Related Place:
China
