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Two coins, Burma
Object Number 2006.10.46.6
Display Title Two coins, Burma
Descriptions
Object Description Two 50 Pyas coins, Burma, with drilled holes, 1952-1966; one with red thread attached
Inventory Description Coins, perforated, one with red fiber cord fragment, inscribed writing, animal, floral designs
Classification
  • Adornment
  • Coin
Department Ethnographic
Date 1952-1966
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Thailand
Additional Geographic Terms Golden Triangle
Materials Copper Nickel Fiber cord
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one coin): 2.5 × 2.5 × 0.2 cm (1 × 1 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Credit Line Gift of Ron & Nan Zhang Hampton
Provenance
Collector Ronald G. Hampton (1974-1976 - 3/15/06)
Donor Ronald G. Hampton (1974-1976 - 3/15/06)

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