Shang Dynasty Bronze Ge Dagger Axe
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1035123
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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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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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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”.
The socket is rectangular in shape. The hollow portion of the socket end roughly concurrent with ...click for details
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Northern Wei Bronze Vessel Jaio Dou
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1023921
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This item is alleged to be a warming pan or “Jiao Dou” dating to the Northern Wei period (386-533 AD) of early Imperial China.
It has an overall, dark brown to black surface patina with areas of light green. There are also a series of fine scrapes on the inside of the bowl that appear to be the result of a crude cleaning.
Each of the three legs has a design molded into it in the upper portion where it connects to the body of the vessel. These designs are difficult to recognize but appear t ...click for details
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Matching Pair Of Bronze Zhun Eastern Zhou Period
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1023733
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This pair of Zhun is nearly identical in form and size to ones found in Houma, Shanxi province in north China. It is most likely from the late Spring & Autumn period (770-476 BC) in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty which is also sometimes referred to as Zhou III. Both visual and microscopic inspection reveals a dark base metal covered in parts with a patina consisting primarily of cuprite and malachite. The patina is consistent with the period and environment in the region where similar items have b ...click for details
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Western Zhou Bronze Horse Armor Frontlets
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1023731
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This is a pair of bronze frontlets used to protect the front of a horse’s head in battle. Positioned on the horse and oriented as shown, the lower square portion would be over the horse’s nostrils while the upper crescent shapes would be between the horse’s eyes.
These pieces are almost identical to ones excavated at the Zhuyuangou site in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province and currently on display at the Shaanxi Baoji Municipal Museum.
The metal in both pieces appears stable but the smaller fron ...click for details
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Western Zhou Dynasty Bronze Bridle Pieces
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1023729
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This is a pair of ancient Chinese bronze cheek pieces from a horse harness. They are strikingly similar to ones excavated in Fufeng County, Shaanxi Province, and currently on display at the Shaanxi Provincial Zhouyan Museum.
Cheek pieces such as these are generally attributed to the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100-771 BC). The pieces are decorated with simple linear decorations. The circular holes in the center are where the now-missing mouthpiece would have been attached. (see “Imperial China The ...click for details
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Han Dynasty Black Pottery Tomb Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1021402
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This fascinating figure dates to the Han Dynasty of ancient China (circa 200 BC). It is in remarkable condition considering its age. These have not been available for private purchase for quite some time. This piece is extraordinary because of its dark color, which is only seen in a fraction of these type figures. These figures were placed inside of tombs to provide symbolic presence for the afterlife. The arms were made of wood and the clothes would have been fashioned out of cloth which explai ...click for details
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Rare Han Dynasty Tomb Figure
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1020635
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This fascinating figure dates to the Han Dynasty of ancient China (circa 200 BC). It is in remarkable condition considering its age. These have not been available for private purchase for quite some time. This piece of of very high quality showing no signs of repair or restoration and remnants of the original painted pigments. These figures were placed inside of tombs to provide symbolic presence for the afterlife. The arms were made of wood and the clothes would have been fashioned out of cloth ...click for details
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