Lot 3299

Description

China, Ch'ing Dynasty, charm, in brass with large scroll attached to top, (19.29 g), obv. reads 'Heaven is round and earth is square. The [six] rules and nine regulations. Wherever the spirit of this charm shall visit, all devils shall be exterminated. Let this immediate command be carried out with all despatch'. The centre male and female principle, rev. Spirit of the charm on right, charm characters and 8 diagrams above. Similar central male and female principle, diameter 40mms, height 55mm. (Thierry 103 [without attachment and central hole], Glover 1775 [Pl.180 with croll attachment but different central symbol male female symbols], Zhong guo hua qian No.1629, p.374 [also without attachment and symbols in centre]). Nearly very fine and very rare.

Ex E.Wodak Collection.