CHINA, Charms. 19th-20th centuries(?). Æ Charm (48mm, 36.84 g, 12h). VF.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 728. Estimated: $ 100

World, Bronze

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CHINA, Charms. 19th-20th centuries(?). Æ Charm (48mm, 36.84 g, 12h). Zhou Chu fighting the dragon / The three Tian brothers standing before house, felling tree. Hartill, Amulets 2.144. Brown surfaces. VF.

After the death of their parents, the three Tian brothers intended to split their inheritance evenly. When they came to a flowering tree outside the family home, however, they realized that by cutting it in thirds, they would only kill the the tree, destroying its beautiful flowers. They instead agreed to share the inheritance.

Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 14:02:20 ET.

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