See the attached authentication report from Priceless Past Dealer and Collector services (see our links page)for a detailed Description. Approximately 18.6x10.8x6.5 centimeters
A very rare small globular bronze pot, Dong Son culture but showing Han influence in the foot. With incised decorations, the top and base with a geometric motif, the center portion with four stylized tigers.
For more information, see the report included in the photographs (pages 1-4 and page 10 of 10 total pages shown. Please feel free to request the additional pages).
Approximately 6.5cm x 10.5cm
From our new project, www.gudaijewelry.com, comes this rare silver or silver clad bronze element with cloud form design. Probably from a ceremonal vessel, it has a custom 18k gold fitting by Blue Heron to make it wearable. Approximately 6.2cmx1.5cm. All antique, ancient, or archaic metallic elements used for the Gudai jewelry project have been authenticated, conserved, and protected so that they may be worn without f ...click for details
Warring States period dagger (475-221 B.C.)with malachite and cuprite patination as well as evidence of mineralized organic matter. Some corrosion, but in remarkable condition otherwise, with the edge still almost completely intact. As wit any of our pieces, feel free to ask for more photos, magnified or not. Authentication through Priceless Pasts Dealer and Collector Services can be made a condition of sale (see our faq page).
Just over 8.5 inches, 22 cm.
Of a different design, but similar purpose to our other Ge, this blade is in wonderful condition, with the unmineralized metal showing through most of the blade, and a malachite and cuprite patina with mineralized organic matter on parts. Dating to probably the Western Zhou. See enlargements for microphotos of mineralized areas for evidence of authenticity.
Approximately 8.25 inches, 21 cm. in length
This finely cast bronze belthook, which dates to the Han dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) features a highly detailed dragon and geometric motif, which is somewhat obscured by the wonderful tri color patina (malachite, cuprite, azurite).
The thickness of the malachite patina also hides the gold which seems to cover a good portion of the primary dragon element. It also has a clearly defined patch of mineralized fabric at the hook. In the enlargements, you will find micro photos of this and othe ...click for details
This horse armor, bronze frontlets intended to protect the 'face',were originally purchased in the 1970s and described as being for a pair of chariot horses. They are rarely seen individually let alone in pairs. Each has a cast ideogram to the inside, the larger of the two having been translated as meaning "Wan", or 10,000. The ideogram in the other has yet to be translated.
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This very rare Warring States period (475-221 B.C.)Pi was a double purpose blade, and could be used as either a spear point or as a large dagger. The included gaurd, probably from the same site, does not truly go to this piece. A fantastic addition for any serious collector of Chinese archaic bronzes.
The included authentication report, provided by Priceless Past's Dealer/Collector services (see our faq and link pages), is shown along with additional microphotographs of mineralized fabric ...click for details
This Jiyue, decorated with an animal motif, would have been used to manipulate harness straps. A good example of the type and a valuable addition to any collection of archaic Chinese bronzes. Comes with authenticity report from Priceless Past's Collector/Dealer Services. Visit our Faq and Links pages for additional information about their services. For more information on the Jiyue, please see the copy of the report in the additional pictures.
Circa 1100 - 700 B.C., Approximately 2.4&q ...click for details
A rare addition to any collection of archaic Chinese bronzes, this pair of stylized phoenix harness attachments date to the Western Zhou dynasty. The authentication report, courtesy of Priceless Past's Collector/Dealer Services (see Faq page for more information and contact details), contains a wealth of information regarding the history and physical specifications, so I will not dwell here. I have also included some micro photos of my own detailing a spot of azurite blue patina. If desir ...click for details
This Ge would have been mounted to the end of a pole, and dates to probably around the Spring and Autumn period.
Approximately 7.5 x 4 inches, 19 x 10.2 cm.
As with any of our archaic bronzes, authentication can be made a condition of sale. For an example of a report from our preferred company for this, as well as additional information ...click for details
While no bronze that survives 2000 years is something to be snubbed, this particular axe head is extraordinary. Still sharp, the wet environment of the Red River Valley preserved this remarkably well, giving it a shiny black patina that has a mirror like finish on the back and much of the front. The minor pitting to part of the front and the remnants of wood that remain in the haft detract little form the overall aspect, and aid in confirming authenticity.
Approximately 4.25 x 4.25 inches, 10 ...click for details
This is a rare matched pair of two sided zhun decorated with a tao tie motif. A four page numbered and notarized authentication report from Priceless Past is included. Please see the authentication report in the photo enlargements for further details, or feel free to email. Approximately 7.7cm by 2.6 cm each.
This large Dong Son situlae features both the geometric motifs typical of the culture and a wonderful blue and green patination. A wonderful example of the predominant S.E. Asian bronze age culture's work, it is almost perfectly intact, and has a circular mark to the interior base where another item was stored within. It has a few small holes, mostly where casting spacers had been present. It also has had a little of the patina removed in a few isolated spots in an attempt to reveal more ...click for details
This archaic bronze bowl, found in Vietnam but from a time when that area was essentially a province of China, dates to the 1-3rd century. With stylistic features typical of the period and a beautiful green patina to match, it also has the imprint of what appears to be the circular base of a basket to its interior, surrounding the inset coin.
Minor damage to rim, normal wear.
