Cowrie Shell

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Inskrypcje i dowody archeologiczne pokazują, że muszle kauri były uważane za ważne przedmioty wartościowe w czasach dynastii Shang (ok. 1766-1154 p.n.e.). W okresie Zhou są one często określane jako prezenty lub nagrody od królów i szlachty dla ich poddanych. Późniejsze imitacje z kości, kamienia lub brązu były prawdopodobnie używane w niektórych przypadkach jako pieniądze.

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Inscriptions and archaeological evidence show that cowrie shells were regarded as important objects of value in the Shang dynasty (c.1766-1154 BC). In the Zhou period, they are frequently referred to as gifts or rewards from kings and nobles to their subjects. Later imitations in bone, stone or bronze were probably used as money in some instances.

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