Chinese coin sword known as cash swords or swords that protect against evil, used in Chinese households to ward off evil spirits.
In Chinese, they are known as 辟邪剑 bixiejian (sword that drives away evil).
DETAILS
· Object: Coin Sword (Cash Sword / Bixiejian)
· Era & Origin: 1930s, China
· Function: Protective talisman against evil spirits
· Construction: 66 coins bound together
· Patina: Original, untouched
· Dimensions: 40.5 x 11 cm (15.95 x 4.33 inches)
· Condition: Good condition, original patina
A TALISMAN OF PROTECTION
In Chinese folk tradition, these swords were not weapons but powerful spiritual objects hung in homes to deflect negative energy and misfortune, making them a fascinating piece of cultural history.
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