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Culture: China, Warring States Period
Period: Ca. 475-221 BC
Material: Bronze
Size: L:240mm / W:105mm; 324g
Condition: Good condition / see images.
Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections.
Description: A bronze pole weapon featuring a frontal blade with a decorative mid-section, and a socket for attaching to a wooden handle. A secondary rectangular blade projects to the rear. Weapons such as this would have permitted infantry to fight at arm’s length and disrupt the formations of opposing armies. The Warring States Period was an era of Chinese history characterised by extensive and ongoing conflict between a multitude of statelets and kingdoms which ultimately culminated in the Qin state’s victory and the first unification of China into a single empire.  
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style and patina. No further tests, such as, a TL test, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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Ca. 475-221 BC

China, Warring States Period Bronze Pole Weapon

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