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One of three bank notes of Tibet and three modern coins of Tibet and China. Mr Ato, a lama, brought this money with him when he emigrated from Tibet in 1957.: CM.746-1992

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One of three bank notes of Tibet and three modern coins of Tibet and China. Mr Ato, a lama, brought this money with him when he emigrated from Tibet in 1957.

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Description

Tibet, 1 tanka, silver, Tip Arsenal mint, c.1895-1901.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1992-10-01) by Ato Rinpoche

Dating

Circa 1895 - Circa 1901

Components of the work

Object composed of silver

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.746-1992
Primary reference Number: 276753
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Created: Friday 20 November 2020 Updated: Friday 10 September 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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