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This small, largely intact tunic features added decorative elements in tapestry weave and embroidery on a brown ground; there is significant soiling throughout the fabric. The neckline and sleeves of the tunic feature remnants of tapestry-woven…

Six-character inscription giving name of banknote across the top. Below this a border of dragons. At the centre is an illustration of 1000 coins (strung as 10 groups of 100 coins). The two-character inscription above this gives the denomination;…

Inscription content: 開元通寶
Inscription transliteration: Kaiyuan tongbao