{"title":"Early Modern Asia","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-1-mon-edo-period-1700s","title":"Japan, Kan'ei Tsūhō (Copper) - 1700's - Edo Period","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cem\u003eKan'ei Tsūhō\u003c\/em\u003e, valued at 1 \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e, were minted by the Japanese during the early Edo Period (1603 - 1768 AD) after centuries of using Chinese coins for trade. They have been privately acquired and inspected for authenticity by the History Hoard team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/products\/japanese-100-mon-edo-period-1860s\"\u003eJapanese 100 Mon Coin - Edo Period\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Product_Descriptions_Mobile_12_2048x2048.jpg?v=1596580626\" alt=\"Samurai\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA woodcut of the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003edaimyo Fukushima Masanori, a feudal lord of the early Edo Period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Edo Period: Age of the \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you think of feudal Japan, you're almost certainly thinking of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the age of the \u003cem\u003esamurai\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e, a coalition of wealthy landowners that effectively ruled Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBut more than that, the Edo period is known for something else: \u003cem\u003eisolation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside trade was heavily regulated, traveling abroad was completely banned, and foreign books were made illegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet despite all, Japan's economy and culture \u003cem\u003eflourished\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese isolation finally ended in 1853, when American Commodore Matthew Perry forced open the doors of Japanese trade. The introduction of new goods was disastrous for the Japanese economy, and the Edo period ended with the Meiji Resoration in 1868.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKan'ei Tsūhō\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e coins are some of the few surviving reminders of this period, minted at the height of the \u003cem\u003esamurai\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003edaimyo's\u003c\/em\u003e power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Edo_Panorama_old_Tokyo_color_photochrom-mobile_5c0943ea-0a9d-416b-86f8-e9d5429a44fb_2048x2048.jpg?v=1596584794\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanorama of Edo (now Tokyo), circa 1855 (colorized).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Include display case (+$0.00)","offer_id":32888040783919,"sku":"EE-JP-1MON-COPR","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No display - just the coin, certificate, and info card (save $15.00 each)","offer_id":51553829093660,"sku":"EE-JP-1MON-COPR-NO","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/products\/1mon_9503ae39-aa47-4273-84ec-594f504b9f98.jpg?v=1743105362"},{"product_id":"japanese-100-mon-edo-period-1860s","title":"Japan, Tenpo Tsuho (100 Mon Coin) - 1830's - Edo Period","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eunusually shaped \u003cem\u003eTenpō Tsūhō\u003c\/em\u003e, valued at 100 \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e, were minted by the Japanese during the late Edo Period (1835 -1870 AD). They have been privately acquired and inspected for authenticity by the History Hoard team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/products\/japanese-1-mon-edo-period-1700s\"\u003eJapanese 1 Mon Coin - Edo Period\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e-----  -----  -----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Product_Descriptions_Wide_11_2048x2048.jpg?v=1596580617\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"margin-top: 40px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Product_Descriptions_Mobile_12_2048x2048.jpg?v=1596580626\" alt=\"Samurai\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA woodcut of the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003edaimyo Fukushima Masanori, a feudal lord of the early Edo Period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Edo Period: Age of the \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you think of feudal Japan, you're almost certainly thinking of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the age of the \u003cem\u003esamurai\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e, a coalition of wealthy landowners that effectively ruled Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBut more than that, the Edo period is known for something else: \u003cem\u003eisolation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside trade was heavily regulated, traveling abroad was completely banned, and foreign books were made illegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet despite all, Japan's economy and culture \u003cem\u003eflourished\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese isolation finally ended in 1853, when American Commodore Matthew Perry forced open the doors of Japanese trade. The introduction of new goods was disastrous for the Japanese economy, and the Edo period ended with the Meiji Resoration in 1868.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eTenpō Tsūhō\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e coins are some of the few surviving reminders of this period. They were minted starting in 1835 for 35 years, until the start of the Meiji Restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Edo_Panorama_old_Tokyo_color_photochrom_2048x2048.jpg?v=1596583929\" style=\"margin-top: 40px; float: none;\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Edo_Panorama_old_Tokyo_color_photochrom-mobile_5c0943ea-0a9d-416b-86f8-e9d5429a44fb_2048x2048.jpg?v=1596584794\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanorama of Edo (now Tokyo), circa 1855 (colorized).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Include display case (+$0.00)","offer_id":32906806493231,"sku":"EE-JP-100MON","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No display - just the coin and certificate\/info card (save $15.00 each)","offer_id":51553828864284,"sku":"EE-JP-100MON-NO","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/products\/100mon_4abab58f-3c1a-4f56-baef-63b54068824b.jpg?v=1743105360"},{"product_id":"vietnam-le-nhan-tong-1443-ad","title":"Vietnam, Le Nhan Tong - 1428 to 1527 AD - Vietnam, Restored Era","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese Vietnamese \"cash\" coins date back to the \u003cstrong\u003eLê Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ruled from 1428 to 1527 CE. Copper coins produced in Vietnam were very similar to Ming dynasty Chinese cash coins of the same period. Historically Vietnamese coins were more crudely made, but during the Lê dynasty the quality of these coins improved to essentially match their Chinese counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Include display case (+$0.00)","offer_id":39423158747183,"sku":"EE-VIET-LE-DYN","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No display - just the coin and certificate\/info card (save $15.00 each)","offer_id":51553824702748,"sku":"EE-VIET-LE-DYN-NO","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Vietnam_Le_new.jpg?v=1776369057"},{"product_id":"japan-kanei-tsuho-iron-1700s-edo-period","title":"Japan, Kan'ei Tsūhō (Iron) - 1700's - Edo Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron \u003cem\u003eKan'ei Tsūhō,\u003c\/em\u003e valued at 1 \u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e, were minted by the Japanese during a period of copper shortage in the late Edo Period (1739 - 1859). These coins were originally cast from a copper alloy beginning in the early Edo Period (1603 - 1768), after centuries of using Chinese coins for trade. However, Japanese copper mines began to run dry in the early 1700's and the government switched to iron to continue creating money.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you think of feudal Japan, you're almost certainly thinking of the Edo period. This was the age of the \u003cem\u003esamurai\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e, a coalition of wealthy landowners that effectively ruled Japan. But more than that, the Edo period is known for isolation\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eOutside trade was heavily regulated, traveling abroad was completely banned, and foreign books were made illegal. Yet despite all, Japan's economy and culture flourished. Japanese isolation finally ended in 1853, when American Commodore Matthew Perry forced open the doors of Japanese trade. 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These notes were issued by local feudal rulers to supplement coinage, and were typically redeemable for silver, gold, copper, or even commodity goods like rice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of these paper notes changed significantly over time. During some periods they replaced coinage altogether, while others saw a complete ban on paper scrips due to anti-counterfeiting measures. Japanese scrips remained in print from the early 1600's until 1871, when the newly established Meiji government replaced them with a new national currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular hansatsu come from the Shibamura Domain in central Japan. They date back to\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003efirst year of the Enkyo era\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 1745 CE on the Western calendar, and each was worth 1 monme and exchangeable for silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes come with a rigid, archival grade currency protection sleeve. A Certificate of Authenticity is also included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40626323521583,"sku":"BR-EE-JP-1MNM-HAN","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/IMG_7835-Photoroom.jpg?v=1743111818"},{"product_id":"china-qing-dynasty-c-1700-to-1850-early-modern-china","title":"China, Qing Dynasty - c. 1700 to 1850 - Early Modern China","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e These copper \"cash\" coins date back to the Qing dynasty, the last imperial Chinese dynasty in history. They have inscriptions in both Chinese and Manchu script, which are outlined below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLasting almost three centuries, the Qing dynasty saw China grow to its greatest territorial extent after the annexation of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Mongolia. 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Instead of showing the company monogram like earlier coins from the 1700's, these instead have the words \"NEDERL INDIE\" and the date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDutch East India Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, (translated from Vereenigde Oost-indische Compagnie, or \u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e) was the first multinational corporation in history as well as one of the largest. It was the sole trading company in all of southeast Asia, and even had its own private military to defend its holdings. They minted their own corporate money, and literally created the modern day financial system by introducing the idea of international financial centers and stock trading. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe company charter was revoked in 1799 by the Dutch government, who took over the VOC’s debts and possessions. 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The piece depicts floral and avian motifs in lifelike detail, with a refined and balanced composition. Such jade pendants were common adornments in ancient times, valued for both their decorative appeal and cultural symbolism, and conveying an appreciation for both natural and humanistic ideals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJade carving reached new heights during the Qing dynasty, especially under the patronage of emperors like Qianlong, who greatly admired the stone. Craftsmen produced intricate works ranging from imperial seals and ritual vessels to personal ornaments and pendants. Using both nephrite and, later, imported jadeite, they showcased advanced techniques like openwork and fine relief carving. Common motifs included dragons, phoenixes, and auspicious symbols, reflecting Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist themes. 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The lines are smooth and fluid, capturing a lively, expressive face. In traditional Chinese culture, the badger symbolizes blessings and protection. Such ornaments were often worn as personal talismans, reflecting the wearer’s hopes for good fortune and a prosperous life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJade carving reached new heights during the Qing dynasty, especially under the patronage of emperors like Qianlong, who greatly admired the stone. Craftsmen produced intricate works ranging from imperial seals and ritual vessels to personal ornaments and pendants. Using both nephrite and, later, imported jadeite, they showcased advanced techniques like openwork and fine relief carving. Common motifs included dragons, phoenixes, and auspicious symbols, reflecting Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist themes. 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Carved in Zigang style, which was named after the Ming dynasty sculptor Lu Zigang, this bottle features highly detailed pine, bamboo, and plum motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese snuff bottles became prominent during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), a time when tobacco smoking was initially banned outright. In fact, Emperor Kangxi once imposed the death penalty for possession of tobacco. However, powdered tobacco, or snuff, was eventually accepted—partly due to its perceived medicinal benefits and because it wasn’t smoked. As snuff use spread among the elite, artisans began crafting ornate bottles to carry it. These bottles, made from jade, porcelain, glass, and other materials, became both functional containers and symbols of status, with the finest examples produced in imperial workshops for the court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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Though its original use was as a snuff bottle, the hinged golden cover was likely added at a later date so that it could instead be used as a perfume bottle. This item was sold at auction by Christie's in 2002, as part of The Blanche B. Extein Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles. Prior to that, it was part of the Hilda Somers collection, and acquired prior to 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese snuff bottles became prominent during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), a time when tobacco smoking was initially banned outright. In fact, Emperor Kangxi once imposed the death penalty for possession of tobacco. However, powdered tobacco, or snuff, was eventually accepted—partly due to its perceived medicinal benefits and because it wasn’t smoked. As snuff use spread among the elite, artisans began crafting ornate bottles to carry it. 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Decorated in vibrant famille rose enamels, the piece is rich in color and full of life. Chinese snuff bottles became prominent during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), a time when tobacco smoking was initially banned outright. In fact, Emperor Kangxi once imposed the death penalty for possession of tobacco. However, powdered tobacco, or snuff, was eventually accepted—partly due to its perceived medicinal benefits and because it wasn’t smoked. As snuff use spread among the elite, artisans began crafting ornate bottles to carry it. These bottles, made from jade, porcelain, glass, and other materials, became both functional containers and symbols of status, with the finest examples produced in imperial workshops for the court.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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Originally a practical accessory used to fasten waistbands in traditional dress, the belt hook evolved into a symbol of status and aesthetic refinement. This piece features intricately carved motifs of dragons and other mythical beasts, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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Some of the earliest examples, known as \"boshanlu,\" appeared during the Han dynasty, with some scholars believing that their mountain-shaped lids symbolized sacred peaks wreathed in rising smoke. Over the centuries, incense burners reflected the spiritual and artistic ideals of each era: Tang craftsmen favored ornate bronze and gilt designs inspired by Buddhist imagery, while Song artisans created elegant ceramic forms with soft glazes like Ru and Jun ware. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, incense burners became both devotional and decorative, cast in bronze, cloisonné, or fine porcelain, often inscribed with auspicious motifs and imperial reign marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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