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WESTERN LIAO: AE charm (34.51g), strong VF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Chinese Coins - Early Imperial Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
WESTERN LIAO: AE charm (34.51g), strong VF
SOLD
3,500.00USD+ (700.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2023 May 19 @ 13:05UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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WESTERN LIAO: AE charm (34.51g), 46.2 mm; Khitan pendant charm or amulet with dragon // archer on horseback, small animal below, with loop for hanging (a similar piece sold in our Auction 44, Lot 872), strong VF, RR. The dynasty, also known as Qara Khitay state, was founded by Yelü Dashi, a member of the Liao royal family, who led the remnants of the Liao Dynasty to Central Asia after fleeing from the Jurchen conquest of their homeland in the North and Northeast of modern-day China. The empire was usurped by the Naimans under Küchlük in 1211. The empire was finally destroyed by the Mongol Empire in 1218.