Cash sword of coins for protecting new born baby from harmful spirits

Cash sword of coins for protecting new born baby from harmful spirits Cash sword of coins for protecting new born baby from harmful spirits Cash sword of coins for protecting new born baby from harmful spirits Cash sword of coins for protecting new born baby from harmful spirits

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Cash sword, made up of coins, used to protect a new born baby from harmful spirits, Chinese, 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642968
Materials:
metal and cord
Measurements:
overall: 24 mm x 475 mm x 150 mm, .615 kg
type:
ceremonial sword