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The Chu State in south-east China had a unique culture of its own, yet also interacted with other states. This is reflected in the variety of its coinage: small bronze coins (known as "ant-nose" money modelled on cowrie shells), spade money, and gold ingots.
4. Spade money with 10 huo, Chu State, Warring States period.
5. "Ant-nose" money, Chu States, Warring States period.
From China, 475-221 BCE. (The British Museum, London).
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