A Chinese Stylized Animal Head Bronze Short Sword, 67BP
Cast bronze with mottled green and reddish-brown patina across the surface. The hilt features a twisted rope relief pattern, surmounted by an openwork stylized animal head pommel with cutout apertures. A simple crossguard separates the hilt from the double-edged blade. The blade bears a central raised ridge running along its length, terminating in a pointed tip. Surface encrustation and patina cover the object. Comparanda include bronze short swords of northern frontier Chinese cultures, with similar openwork pommel and twisted hilt types known from museum collections. Likely a weapon or ceremonial object. Height 32 cm (12 5/8 in.), width 6 cm (2 3/8 in.).
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". Age-related wear, restoration, losses and imperfections are normal attributes of antique works of art. Period attributions, dynasty dates and chronological descriptions within lot headings are supplied for reference purposes only. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to assess and verify the actual age and authenticity of each lot. The absence of a reference to a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage or restoration. The auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition, age or authenticity of any lot.
Cast bronze with mottled green and reddish-brown patina across the surface. The hilt features a twisted rope relief pattern, surmounted by an openwork stylized animal head pommel with cutout apertures. A simple crossguard separates the hilt from the double-edged blade. The blade bears a central raised ridge running along its length, terminating in a pointed tip. Surface encrustation and patina cover the object. Comparanda include bronze short swords of northern frontier Chinese cultures, with similar openwork pommel and twisted hilt types known from museum collections. Likely a weapon or ceremonial object. Height 32 cm (12 5/8 in.), width 6 cm (2 3/8 in.).
Condition
All lots offered are sourced from a private estate and sold "as is, where is". Age-related wear, restoration, losses and imperfections are normal attributes of antique works of art. Period attributions, dynasty dates and chronological descriptions within lot headings are supplied for reference purposes only. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to assess and verify the actual age and authenticity of each lot. The absence of a reference to a defect does not imply the lot is free from damage or restoration. The auctioneer makes no warranty as to condition, age or authenticity of any lot.
