29th Jun, 2022 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A CHINESE BRONZE SWORD (JIAN), PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC)
A CHINESE BRONZE SWORD (JIAN), PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC); AND THREE FURTHER SWORDS IN ZHOU DYNASTY STYLE
the first in excavated condition, cast in one piece, with broad double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, moulded guard formed with a low triangular downward point on each face, integral grip with a pair of raised bands and shallow concave pommel; the second and third similar, and the fourth with decorated cross-guard, all in aged condition
the first: 48.0 cm; 18 7/8 in overall
(4)
Sold for £320
A CHINESE BRONZE SWORD (JIAN), PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC); AND THREE FURTHER SWORDS IN ZHOU DYNASTY STYLE
the first in excavated condition, cast in one piece, with broad double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, moulded guard formed with a low triangular downward point on each face, integral grip with a pair of raised bands and shallow concave pommel; the second and third similar, and the fourth with decorated cross-guard, all in aged condition
the first: 48.0 cm; 18 7/8 in overall
(4)
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 29th Jun, 2022
