Pressed tea coin, 20th century

A rectangular block of pressed tea, known as a tea coin, characterised by relief decoration on both sides. One side has a repeating pattern of geometric motifs in the form of knots, arranged in a grid of four rows by three columns. The other side shows a stylised architectural scene, flanked by vegetal motifs and surmounted by a row of stars. On the lower part, there are inscriptions in relief characters. One of the sides is damaged.

Size: 24 x 2.5 x 14.5 cm