money trees

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Scope note
Eastern Han artifacts, money trees were good luck charms placed in tombs; so named because of their cast bronze branches laden with leaves made of coins. The branches also contain mythological figures and objects important to Han belief.
money trees
Accepted term: 07-Jul-2025