Warring States Bronze Zhun Sackler Collection
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1056210
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$995
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This is an ancient Chinese bronze piece called a zhun. It was designed to be put on the bottom end of a pole mounted weapon. This particular piece is from the famed Arthur M Sackler collection and was purchased through Christies in New York. Their tag will stay with the piece. There are stylized animal motifs on the body and the overall style and type are characteristic of weapons used in the Warring States period (ca 400 BCE). The piece is solid and stable with no signs of repair or restoration ...click for details
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Indus Valley Red Ware Idol
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1045422
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$179
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This is a red pottery idol from the Indus Valley culture and dates to circa 2500 BCE or earlier. This fantastic find is intact and shows no signs of repair or restoration but has a few chips, especially on the reverse where it appears as though there was originally some sort of suspension loop that is now missing. It weighs roughly 86 grams and measures 8.6 cm in height.
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Han Dynasty Pottery Tomb Warrior
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1035303
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his 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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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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