RARE ART MEDAL ACUPUNCTURE HUANG DI EMPEROR CHINA Start Price USD 125.00 Current Price USD 125.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 22, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 Location Paris See more about 'RARE ART MEDAL ACUPUNCTURE HUANG DI EMPEROR CHINA' Description Diameter: 68mm (approx.2.7")  Weight: 170g (approx.5z)   Edge/Relief: 5mm France, 1972 " HUANG-DI ET L'ACUPUNCTURE ", an original medal in Copper with splendid silver like patina, This is a limited edition issued by the CFM (Club Français de la Médaille), it is edge numbered 57/100, only 100 pieces made ! excellent/mint condition, very little wear, little knocks on rim, edge dated 1972 and marked "CUIVRE" with horn of plenty* (Paris mint). References : see (CGMP p1142 Vol4). The Yellow Emperor or Huang Di is a legendary Chinese sovereign and cultural hero who is said to be the ancestor of all Han Chinese. One of the Five Emperors, the Yellow Emperor is said by tradition to have reigned from 2698 BC to 2599 BC. Huang Di captured Bai Ze atop Mount Dongwang. The beast described to him all the 11,520 types of monsters, shapeshifters, demons, and spirits in the world. Huang Di's retainer recorded this in pictures, which later became the book "Bai Ze Tu", which no longer exists. Acupuncture (from Lat. acus, "needle" (noun), and pungere, "prick" (verb)) or in Standard Mandarin, zh?n ji? (??, needle therapy) is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body. According to acupunctural teachings this will restore health and well-being, and is particularly good at treating pain. The definition and characterization of these points is standardized by the World Health Organization [1]. Acupuncture is thought to have originated in China and is most commonly associated with Traditional Chinese medicine. Other types of acupuncture (Japanese, Korean, and classical Chinese acupuncture) are practiced and taught throughout the world. Whether acupuncture is efficacious or a placebo has been the subject of ongoing scientific research. Scientists have conducted reviews of existing clinical trials according to the protocols of evidence-based medicine; some have found efficacy for headache, low back pain and nausea, but for most conditions have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to determine whether or not acupuncture is effective. The World Health Organisation (WHO), the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institute of Health (NIH), the American Medical Association (AMA) and various government reports have also studied and commented on the efficacy of acupuncture. There is general agreement that acupuncture is safe when administered by well-trained practitioners, and that further research is warranted. ABOUT THE ARTIST Annette LANDRY born in 1907, French sculptor and medallist, pupil of DROPSY and SICARD. Awarded the Gold medal in 1937 Salon des Artistes Francais. Prize winner - Societe des Amis de la Médaille in 1963. Mint Marks used at the PARIS MINT: Plain Edge ==> All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges and before 1841 for bronze or copper.Antique Lamp ==> from March 30th 1832 until October 21st 1841 (on gold & silver only).Anchor ==> from October 21st 1841 until September 25th 1842.Ship Prow ==> from September 26th 1842 until June 12th 1845.Pointing Hand ==> from June 13th 1845 until October 1st 1860.Bee ==> from November 1st 1860 until December 31st 1879.Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) ==> from 1880 until now.  More Art Medals? Check out our other items, also don't forget to visit our ART-MEDALS STORE and also see our Sister Shop on eBay.fr : QUALITY-ART-MEDALS eBay.fr Each Additional Item is $1.50 extra shipping. 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