Query: *
Archival Materials
MS 7596 Chinese money for the dead
Creators:
Graham, David Crockett
Dates:
undated
Size:
20 Items (pieces , 15.8x9.7 cm)
Collection ID:
NAA.MS7596
Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
The Chinese term jingyi (literally, clothing blessed by the Buddhist scripture) refers also to the paper money made for the dead. It is a rectangular piece of paper with the design of incised strings of coins in the center. It is burned so that the dead will receive holdy blessings …