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Cowrie shells, China Shang and Zhou dynasty, 16th-8th century BC. The cowrie shell has been used as money in many parts of the world, including China, Africa and Arabia.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART307886
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4402px × 2778px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Cowrie Shell
Minor Arts
Money
Shang Dynasty (1523-1028 BCE)
Zhou Dynasty (ca.1046-256 BCE)