China Shan-Gui Thunder-God Eight-Trigrams Charm – GBCA 95
Shan-Gui (山鬼) Thunder-God / Eight-Trigrams folk charm, certified GBCA 95. This is a traditional Chinese folk amulet or yansheng charm, rather than a circulating currency coin, and is associated with Taoist-inspired protective symbolism and traditional Chinese folk beliefs.
The charm features the distinctive Eight Trigrams (八卦 / Bagua), an important symbol in traditional Chinese cosmology representing the fundamental forces and directions of the universe. The accompanying inscriptions invoke thunder and protective spiritual forces and are traditionally associated with warding off evil influences and protecting spiritual purity.
The Shan-Gui/Thunder-God design is a well-known type of Chinese charm found in the study and collecting of traditional Chinese folk tokens. Museum collections document examples with the characteristic Shan-Gui, Thunder-God and Bagua imagery, while numismatic references classify related pieces as spiritual charms rather than monetary currency.
Key Details
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Country: China
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Type: Folk charm / amulet / yansheng token
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Theme: Shan-Gui, Thunder God & Eight Trigrams
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Chinese terminology: 山鬼 / 八卦
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Grade: GBCA 95
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Category: Chinese folk and religious culture / exonumia
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Purpose: Traditionally associated with protection, warding off evil and auspicious symbolism
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Collectible appeal: Chinese charm collectors, exonumia collectors, and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese folk and Taoist culture
A fascinating piece of Chinese cultural history, combining traditional symbolism, talismanic inscriptions and the iconic Bagua design. The GBCA 95 certification adds an additional point of interest for collectors seeking graded examples.
Please note: This item is offered as a collectible cultural artifact. Traditional protective or spiritual associations described above reflect historical and cultural beliefs and are not claims of supernatural effectiveness.
