knife money (tao)
Description: knife, money, bronze. Flat, slightly curved, circular at one end. Other end is scalloped with longer edge. On inner edge lower part is reduced as 'handle'. Worn decoration present on broad surface. [Tao - Knife coins Chan Kuo - gallery card]. Eastern Chou 771-256 BC.
Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Date: UnknownDisplay Room: applied arts west, decorative arts, Ancient WorldsDescription: knife, money, bronze. Flat, slightly curved, circular at one end. Other end is scalloped with longer edge. On inner edge lower part is reduced as 'handle'. Worn decoration…