Abstract
The collection of Chinese coin-shaped charms and amulets collected by Werner Burger, the renowned expert on Qing dynasty coins and monetary history was recently sold in auction in Hong Kong (Spink, 13 April 2023). This article explains the importance of his collection and how it fits into the history of coin collecting in China. His collection reveals how he set about collecting Chinese coin charms and amulets and shows the range of the collection, its rarities and particularlythe regionally produced examples.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 15-21 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Oriental Numismatic Society |
| Volume | 254 |
| Issue number | Winter |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Dec 2023 |
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Dive into the research topics of 'The Burger Collection of Chinese coin charms'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Research output
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The Rise of Chinese Numismatic Charms Seen through the Spink Auction of the Dr Burger Collection
Fang, A. C., 15 Jan 2024.Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 31A - Invited conference paper (refereed items) › Yes › peer-review
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Purchasing power: How demand for Chinese coins and charms is on the rise
Fang, A. C. & McDowall, W., 11 May 2023, (Presented).Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 33 - Other conference paper
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The Burger Collection of Chinese Coin Charms and its Cultural Significance
Fang, A. C., 13 Apr 2023, The Prestigious Academic Reference Collection of the Late Dr Werner Burger - Part 3: Chinese Charms. Hong Kong: Spink, p. 9-18Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › Chapter in research book/monograph/textbook (Author) › peer-review
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