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 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.
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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.
Approximately 3.5"x3", this bronze axe head comes from Thanh Hoa province. Made by the Dong Son culture, a Red River based culture renownes as some of the earliest skilled bronze manufacturers of Asia.
