Ⓐ 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, the first three 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 fourth similar, the grip with one raised band
55.4 cm; 66.0 cm 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, the first three 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 fourth similar, the grip with one raised band
55.4 cm; 66.0 cm overall
(4)
Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)
Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
