Eastern Zhou Dagger Axe with Inscribed Nei
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1136144
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$4995
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This rare, triangular blade ge appears to have been exposed to a process during manufacture that created a mottled appearance on the surface. This surface treatment is known to have been performed on pieces manufactured in southeast Asia during the Eastern Zhou period. Though its original lustre is long lost, evidence of its former beauty is still evident on portions of the blade.
The overall patina is a deep brown mixed with shades of green. There are some losses to the edges of the blade a ...click for details
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Museum Quality Serrated Ge Ensemble
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1136140
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This is a museum quality 'guo ji' or 'hook-bladed halberd' from the Warring States period of ancient China. Though somewhat simple in form, the precision and attention to detail apparent in this piece are exquisite. The small hook shown in the photograph was found with the main blade and would have been attached to the weapon shaft just beneath the main blade. I could try to describe this fantastic find in detail but will let the images speak for me. More are available on request ...click for details
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Incredible Bronze Ge Axe, Buckle and Finial Set
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1115337
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Just released from my personal collection is this fantastic set of three pieces that date circa ancient China's Western Zhou period; a decorated bronze dagger axe with and accompanying horse bridle fitting decorated with coiled snakes, and a bird finial. All three pieces were purportedly uncovered together. The bridle fitting was partially cleaned to reveal the magnificent coiled snake decor. The bird finial appears to have originally been inlaid but the material is now gone. The dagger ...click for details
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Shang Dynasty Bronze Ge Dagger Axe
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1035123
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$575
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This is a very early, copper alloy, dagger axe (ge) from ancient China. The style indicates that it could be as early as the Shang Dynasty (circa 1100 bc). The deep red patina suggests a very high copper content as was common in Shang period pieces. It is very sold and stable with no signs of repair or restoration. It weighs 173 grams. It measures 19 cm in length and 9.3 cm in height. Authentic Chinese antiquities are becoming very scarce so don't miss your chance to add this piece to your c ...click for details
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Zhou Dynasty Bronze Ge Dagger Axe
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1035117
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$575
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This is a great example of a bronze dagger axe or ge. These weapons are unique to the ancient cultures of China and were in use throughout the bronze age. Characteristics of this piece suggest it would date to the Wester Zhou period (ca 700 BC) or possibly even earlier. It is small, with only two perforations for lashing to a pole. It weighs 179 grams. It measures 16.2 cm in length and 8.15 cm in height. It is very heavy, solid and stable with no signs of repair or restoration. It has a rich, gr ...click for details
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Early Zhou Dynasty Bronze Ge Dagger Axe
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1035113
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$675
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This is a copper alloy dagger axe, or ge, dating to the Zhou Dynasty of ancient China. This weapon type is unique to the cultures of ancient China. It was designed to be used as both a dagger or a pole-mounted axe. The characteristics of this particular piece suggest it dates to the Western Zhou (770-475 BC). One feature that makes this piece somewhat rare and intriguing is the number of perforations in the body. (These perforations were used to lash the weapon to the pole.) There are three rect ...click for details
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Ancient Chinese Socketed Bronze Spade or Axe
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1023946
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This is a bronze, socketed axe or spade from ancient China. Pieces such as this one are generally attributed to the Shang Dynasty (1700 BC—1100 BC).
The piece is shaped like a wedge when viewed from the side, which would make in an ideal cutting tool. The heavy, flat blade with rounded edges extends from the socket laterally. The blade is slightly wider near distal edge than at the “shoulders”.
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European Bronze Axe From The Axel Guttman Collection
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Pre AD 1000 item# 939088
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$2495
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This is a large and impressive bronze axe dating to approximately 1200 BC. This piece comes from the famed collection of Axel Guttman in Berlin. It is decorated on both side with incised lines and circles. It measures roughly 26.5 cm in length and weigh 1160 grams. The original auction house tag will accompany the piece. Additional pictures or information available on request. This is your opportunity to won a provenanced piece from one of the most famous collections in the world.
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Ancient Bronze Spiked Mace Head
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Pre AD 1000 item# 876349
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$795
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This is a fantastic example of an ancient bronze mace head. This piece was part of a large collection of bronze weapons from the middle East. There are four radial spike protruding from the head. The socket is hollow and slightly flared near the bottom. There is a perforation for attaching the socket to a shaft. This piece weighs 222 grams and measures just under 10 cm. Mace heads like this are very rare and quite desirable for collectors. This piece won't last long!!
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Very Unusual Ancient Bronze Axe Elamite
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Pre AD 1000 item# 876344
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$625
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This is a very unique copper alloy or bronze axe head. It is possibly Elamite in origin. It appears to be an early piece based on the reddish brown patina that is typical of high copper content pieces. It does appear to have been cleaned at some point. The socket is rectangular. There is a perforation on either side of the socket for attachment to the shaft pole. There is also a perforation in the rear blade which may or may not be original to the piece. It weighs 170 grams and measures 15.5 cm ...click for details
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