Dagger shaped wall hanging made of Asian coins (I-Ching?). Approx. 100 coins joined by red and white cotton string in sword shape and w/ three pieces hanging off, including one larger central medallion piece. Wooden stick runs the length of the sword for stability.
swords
brass (alloy)
cotton (textile)
Brass
Cotton
SWORD, PRESENTATION
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
19 x 4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2321
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