Description: 1882 Yr 15 Japan Dragon 1/2 Sen Coin Pendant. 142 Years Old. Great Gift ๐ Japan 1/2 Sen 1882 Meiji era FEATURING front: Dragon, with square scales on body Lettering: ๅนดไนๆฒปๆ ยท ๆฌๆฅๅคง ยท ยฝ SEN ยท Translation: Japan ยท year 9 of Meiji ยท ยฝ SEN ยท Japanese dragons (ๆฅๆฌใฎ็ซ Nihon no ryลซ) are diverse legendary creatures in Japanese mythology and folklore. Japanese dragon myths amalgamate native legends with imported stories about dragons from China, Korea and India. The style of the dragon was heavily influenced by the Chinese dragon. Like these other Asian dragons, most Japanese ones are water deities associated with rainfall and bodies of water, and are typically depicted as large, wingless, serpentine creatures with clawed feet. In Japan, the Bluegreen Dragon is one of the four guardian spirits of cities and is said to protect the city of Kyoto on the east and the center is protected by the Yellow Dragon. In Kyoto there are temples dedicated to each of these guardian spirits. The Azure Dragon is represented in the Kiyomizu Temple in eastern Kyoto. Before the entrance of the temple there is a statue of the dragon which is said to drink from the waterfall within the temple complex at nighttime. Therefore, each year a ceremony is held to worship the dragon of the east. back: Chrysanthemum Flower (Coat of Arms & Emperor's Royal Seal) Branches of Paulownia Flower (Heart shaped leaf) and Chrysanthemum Flower on either side of the value Lettering: ๅไธๆ ๆ็พไบ ๅ ้ข Translation: 200 for
Price: 17.99 USD
Location: New York, New York
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pendant Shape: Round
Antique: Yes
Closure: Ball
Metal: Copper
Necklace Length: 24 in
Vintage: Yes
Brand: HistoryWear
Type: Necklace
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
Pendant/Locket Type: Coin
Style: Chain, Pendant
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Country of Origin: Japan
Chain Type: Ball/Bead