One of two Chinese tea-bricks originally used as currency: CM.673-2010

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One of two Chinese tea-bricks originally used as currency

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China, Chinese Tea Company, tea-brick, on obverse ornate gate, rocks and trees either side, five stars in panel above, Chinese inscription in two lines in panel below translated as Chinese Tea Company / Made by Tea Brick Company [Zhoa-Li-Diao], on reverse grooves for division of the tea-brick into sixteen parts, 185 mm wide x 235 mm high x 20 mm thick.

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History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-07-12) by Brown, M. J.

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Accession number: CM.673-2010
Primary reference Number: 246025
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Created: Friday 4 September 2020 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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