Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Bronze Knife - 29 cm

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Description from the seller

An ornate Chinese bronze sword hilt, with pyramidal pommel, the handle covered with raised spikes (possibly for inlay or to support leather), and ornate spiked hilt. A small portion of the original iron blade remaining. Overall strong blue-green surface patina. A beautiful example.

Provenance:

Poon Collection, Hong Kong, early 1990's. Private Collection, Connecticut, 1993.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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An ornate Chinese bronze sword hilt, with pyramidal pommel, the handle covered with raised spikes (possibly for inlay or to support leather), and ornate spiked hilt. A small portion of the original iron blade remaining. Overall strong blue-green surface patina. A beautiful example.

Provenance:

Poon Collection, Hong Kong, early 1990's. Private Collection, Connecticut, 1993.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
Western Han Dynasty, 221 - 206 B.C.
Name of object
Knife
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
29 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
Depth
5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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