清代十二生肖背八卦花钱。重量：16.65克。直径：45毫米。正面：连中三元（希望）通过三“元”省级考试，后是“文星高照”（希望）被文星关照。反面花盆和植物。文星指的是中国星宿中代表的六个政府部门/官员的文昌星，或是指称文昌星神。CHINA. Brass Charm. Grade: VERY FINE.Weight: 16.65 gms. Diameter: 45 mm. Obverse: 連中三元 (Lian zhong san yuan) - (wish to) pass all three yuan, or exams - provincial, followed by 文星高照 (wen xing gao zhao) - (wish to be) shone upon by the star of Wen*. Flower pot and plants on reverse.<p>* <em>Referring to the Wen Chang star, or god, in Chinese constellations that represents the six government departments/officials.</em><p><em></em><p><p><strong>To view all items from the Nine Dragons Collection, click <a href=https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&limit=96&search=From+the+Nine+Dragons+Collection.&lots_range=upcoming> here.</a></strong>From the Nine Dragons Collection.
