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Small seal script epigraph on the standard weight prototype of Qin Dynasty. Made from iron, this prototype was unearthed in 1973 at Wendeng City (文登市), Weihai, Shandong Province.

Chinese characters - seal script

Seal script was popular during 500 BC. to 200 BC. and usually have some varieties. During 221 BC. Qin dynasity unified China and written styles, measures as well. This is a standard written sample engraved in a unified iron weight for balance. c.221 BC.

Copied from a old Chinese book published before the Chinese copy right law established.

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