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.
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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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Huge Han Dynasty Inscribed Bronze Crossbow Pair
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Pre AD 1000 item# 1020587
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This is an absolutely astonishing find! This pair of crossbow mechanisms is from the Han dynasty (Circa 100AD) of ancient China. This pair is from the collection of the late Dr Robert Ellsworth and was auctioned by Sotheby's roughly 10 years ago. Both of these mechanisms are solid and stable but the parts are semi-fused due to age. They move but only a little. The unique thing about this pair is that both pieces are inscribed with the armory and date of manufacture (among other things)on the ...click for details
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