China Shan-Gui Thunder-God Eight-Trigrams Charm – GBCA 95 – Colorful Variety No. 28
Striking Chinese Shan-Gui / Thunder-God Eight-Trigrams folk charm, housed in a GBCA graded holder with a grade of 95. This example is particularly attractive for its more colorful and visually distinctive finish, giving the traditional design additional character and contrast.
The charm features the iconic Eight Trigrams (Bagua / 八卦) along with traditional Shan-Gui and Thunder-God imagery and inscriptions associated with Chinese folk and protective traditions. These types of pieces are collected as Chinese folk charms, yansheng pieces, and cultural/talismanic tokens, rather than as circulating currency.
Notable Features
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Country: China
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Type: Chinese folk charm / yansheng token
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Theme: Shan-Gui, Thunder God & Eight Trigrams
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Grade: GBCA 95
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Slab / Variety Number: 28
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Finish: More colorful and visually vibrant example
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Design: Traditional Bagua, Thunder-God and talismanic imagery
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Collectible Category: Chinese charms, folk culture, exonumia and traditional Chinese symbolism
A Colorful Example – Number 28
One of the distinguishing features of this particular example is its noticeably more colorful appearance compared with some other examples of the same general Shan-Gui / Thunder-God Eight-Trigrams type. The additional color and contrasting details make the imagery especially attractive when viewed in hand.
The number “28” is visible on the holder and is included here as an identifying feature of this particular piece. Collectors may find this useful when comparing different numbered or visually distinct examples.
This is an interesting collectible for anyone interested in Chinese folk charms, traditional Bagua symbolism, Thunder-God imagery, or unusual Chinese cultural tokens. The combination of the colorful appearance, traditional design and GBCA 95 certification makes this an appealing addition to a specialized collection.
Please note: The traditional protective or spiritual associations described are historical and cultural beliefs and are not claims of supernatural effectiveness. The item is offered as a collectible cultural artifact.
