Rare and very detailed Chinese bronze sword hilt with excellent green patina. The blade is forged iron but could not survive due to long time underground.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. – A.D. 220
Measurment: Length 18 C.M. / Width 6.5 C.M.
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Standing on his left foot on a finger citron, holding an object in his right hand, followed by a goat pulling his trouser, with a reign mark of "Chien-Lung" on the bottom.
Among the Chinese people, finger citron is known as Fo Shou or Buddha's Hand. The fruit is offered at the shrine of the Gods at festivals and religious rituals. It is similar to the form of a classic Buddha's Hand with upwards fin ...click for details
Rare and very detailed Chinese bronze sword handle with nice green patina. The blade is forged iron but could not survive due to long time underground.
Age: Chinese, Han Dynasty, 206 BC – AD 220.
Measurment: Length 20.7 C.M. / Width 4.7 C.M.
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Consisting of eight items, each decorated with embossing or repousse design of flying dragons among clouds, the betel leaf holder and the covered bottle with chasing background, some with stamped Chinese mark on the bottom.
Age: Chinese, Qing dynasty, Circa 19th century.
Measurement: Tray Diameter 20.7 C.M. / Height 5.2 C.M.
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Consisting of six items, the tray, covered boxes and small bowls are in octagonal form, all of which are decorated with embossing or repousse design of flower, the betel leaf holder decorated with embossed and openwork design of flower, all with stamped Chinese marks of the silversmith on the bottom.
Age: Chinese, Qing dynasty, Circa 19th century.
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