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Ancient Chinese Gold
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[ Archaic: Cowries, Spades & Knives ]
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China - Pointed Tip
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[ Archaic: Cowries, Spades & Knives ]
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China - Green Bone i
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China - Shell imitat
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Ancient Chinese Bone
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China - White Stone Casket Cowrie

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T. P. Collection. Often cowries are found with this casket like shape. this one is 18 x 12 mm and hails from Xiajiadan.


Moneta Library has articles on Cowries to VIEW and DOWNLOAD:
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 ]
An excellent article in ANA's "Numismatist" magazine, Oct 2017 > [ link ]
SEE how far back in time decorative sea shells were important to prehistoric man at his : [ link ]
Interested in Primitive Money? Then check out this YouTube video created by Kagins Auctions featuring Bob Leonard and Charles Opitz upon the massive sale in March 2021. Click this: [ link ]
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