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China - Green Jade imitation cowrie
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Moneta
Registered: August 2005
Location: Arizona USA
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T. P. Collection. A scarce type made of jade, or in this case a quality jadeite. Most examples are domed with speckled poor quality jade or green stone, this specimen is made of a fine translucent jade. 23.1 x 17.6 mm at 3 g. Cabachon top style, perpendicular cross lines, lines cut evenly across slit, 2 holes about 2 mm = small size.
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The Worlds's First Money, Chinese Cowries and Their Imitations - by Ted Puls: [ link ]
Cowries - Bob Reis: [ link ]
Origin of Cowries in Ancient China - UofPa: [ link ]
Metallic Cowries - Royal Asiatic Society: [ link ]
Nice Video on Cowrie history: [ link ]
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Keywords: Green Jade imitation cowrie
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Registered: June 2022
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cabachon top style
perpendicular cross lines
lines cut evenly across slit
2 holes about 2 mm= small size
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