Lot Essay
A bronze sword dated to the early Warring States period with similar gold-inlaid designs on the guard and pommel was sold at Christie's New York, 21-22 March 2013, lot 1229.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE CONNECTICUT COLLECTION
A GOLD-INLAID BRONZE SWORD
WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
Details
A GOLD-INLAID BRONZE SWORD
WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
The long, tapering blade has beveled edges and a distinct median ridge. The diamond-shaped guard, the hilt with two circular flanges, and the circular, dished pommel, are each decorated with taotie masks and gold-inlaid bird scroll. The bronze has extensive malachite-green encrustation.
19 in. (48.2 cm.) long
WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
The long, tapering blade has beveled edges and a distinct median ridge. The diamond-shaped guard, the hilt with two circular flanges, and the circular, dished pommel, are each decorated with taotie masks and gold-inlaid bird scroll. The bronze has extensive malachite-green encrustation.
19 in. (48.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 27 April 1996.
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