A rectangular plaque with beveled edges, made of metal with - Lot 333

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A rectangular plaque with beveled edges, made of metal with - Lot 333
A rectangular plaque with beveled edges, made of metal with a dark patina, suspended from a Chinese braided cord. The front is engraved in relief with a female deity seated on a throne, accompanied by two attendants, with two crossed banners above her head. Inscriptions in Sino-Vietnamese characters, which translate as: “Mê Châu Ancestral Temple, a prayer for peace and good fortune.” This is a votive plaque dedicated to the goddess Mazu (protector of sailors), who is popular in the coastal regions of China and Vietnam. Indochina, early 20th century. Dimensions: 10 x 5.5 cm. Included: - A black-patinated metal coin, circular in shape with a square hole in the center, bearing the inscription in raised Chinese characters: Kai yuan tong bao. This is the iconic coin of the Tang Dynasty, widely circulated throughout East Asia and Indochina, used both as a means of payment and as a ritual object in traditional ceremonies. China/Indochina, 20th century. Diameter: 4.6 cm.
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