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Archaic Bronze Dagger, Warring States Period Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 569439  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 SOLD  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. Bronze Halberd Blade, Ge, Western Zhou dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 569420  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 SOLD  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 Archaic Bronze Belt Hook, Han Dynasty w/ Dragon Motif Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre AD 1000   item# 568891  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 $450  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 Rare Horse Armor, Western Zhou w/ Authentication Report Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 568829  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 Price On Request  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. For more information as to the type and condition, please see the authentication report provided by ...click for details Rare Warring States Pi , w/ Authentication report Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 568791  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 SOLD  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 Bronze Dagger Axe, Ge, Eastern Zhou dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 559102  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 SOLD  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 Spring and Autumn Period Zhun w/ Authentication Report Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 559073  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 $3000  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. Complete funerary set, Eastern Han dynasty circa 2 cen. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 551475  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 sold  A complete model of a house and farm, with two accessory jars, all made of ceramic. Dating to the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is from Vietnam, which was dominated by the Chinese during that period. Of the many subtle differences between those found in China and those found in Vietnam, this set typically does not include any animal models. Interestngly, these typically also show a thatched roof only, while in the case of this one the house's roof appears tiled, and includes what appears to be t ...click for details Eastern Han Bowl with Coin cast to base. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 548481  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 $900  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. Glazed Ceramic Censer, "Lian", Eastern Han Dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 540100  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 $3000  A near perfect condition example of the Chinese ceramic tradition as perpetuated in Vietnam while under Chinese rule, this censer has a pleasing color variation and fine crackle to the glaze as a result of the wood fired kilns used to make it. Featuring a pair of pierced taotie medallions and sitting on three legs, it is nearly identical in style and form to one published in one of the most complete guides to the subject, "Viet Ceramics, a Separate Tradition", by John Stevenson and Jo ...click for details Archaic Bronze Mirror, Eastern Han Dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 537350  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 $550  From Vietnam, but of Chinese manufacture as that region was under Chinese dominance from around 40 AD to 220 AD, the era of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Featuring a butterfly and Buddhist cruciform floral motif, and in good condition with a nice green patina. Some scratches, it has been treated with an anti corrosive and waxed to prevent deterioration in this area's combination of high humidity and proximity to th ...click for details Archaic Bronze Mirror with Dragon Motif, Eastern Han Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 537170  click for details Mandalay Road Trading Company, Inc. (206) 855-0850 $600  This archaic bronze mirror, of Chinese manufacture and dating to between the first and second century AD, was actually found in Vietnam which was essentially a province at the time. The wonderfully detailed dragons, though worn, are still clear. Some scratches, it has been treated with an anti corrosive and waxed to prevent deterioration in this area's combination of high humidity and proximity to the ocean ...click for details pages:  1