Ⓐ FOUR CHINESE BRONZE SWORDS (JIAN), PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC)
Ⓐ FOUR CHINESE BRONZE SWORDS (JIAN), PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC)
each 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
56.5 cm; 22 1/4 in to 46.0 cm; 18 1/8 in overall
(4)
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
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Ⓐ FOUR CHINESE BRONZE SWORDS (JIAN), PROBABLY ZHOU DYNASTY OR EARLY WARRING STATES (1050-221 BC)
each 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
56.5 cm; 22 1/4 in to 46.0 cm; 18 1/8 in overall
(4)
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
