吉语图案类周元通宝背龙凤 好品。Lot 833 QING: AE charm 405。82g41。 CCH-mdash。 zhou yuan tong bao // dragon phoenix， Fine， ex Daniel K。 Ching Collection。Zhou yuan tong bao coins were issued by Emperor Chai RongShi Zong from 955. The pattern is also based on the Kai Yuan coin. They were cast from melted-down bronze statues from Buddhist temples. When reproached for this the Emperor uttered a cryptic remark－the effect that the Buddha would not mind this sacrifice. The coins have amuletic properties because they were made from Buddhist statues and are particularly effective in midwifery – hence the many later-made imitations such as this example.
