January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 342: A Chinese Bronze Sword, Possibly Warring States /...
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A Chinese Bronze Sword, Possibly Warring States / Western Han Dynasty – A Chinese Bronze Sword, possibly from the Warring States or Western Han Dynasty. This short, double-edged sword is cast from bronze, featuring a straight blade with a prominent central mid-rib. It is fitted with a simple, narrow crossguard and a distinctive segmented grip that terminates in a flat, disc-shaped pommel. The object exhibits significant, mottled green and brown patination and surface corrosion.
L: Approximately 48cm
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