Three kwan note, Western Liao Dynasty. Emperor, Kan T'ien 

 How; Period, Hien Ts'ing; A.D. 1136-1142. Reproduced from the 

 original, which is, however, somewhat darker than this half-tone. 



The paper measures 9% by 1% inches; the impression, 1% 

 by 4^8 inches. 



The vestiges of the impressions of two government seals in ver- 

 milion can be traced on the face of the note. 



From the collection of Andrew McFarland Davis. 



