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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A TURQUOISE INLAID BRONZE DAGGER
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
Details
A TURQUOISE INLAID BRONZE DAGGER
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
The tapering blade has a median ridge on each side. The guard is of notched outline and cast with angular dragon scroll formed by thin-walled recesses and tiny cylindrical 'eyes.' The handle is faceted on each side and terminates in a pommel similar to the guard. The blade has a mottled grey patina, and there is malachite and earth encrustation
12 5/8 in. (31.8 cm.) long, fitted box
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
The tapering blade has a median ridge on each side. The guard is of notched outline and cast with angular dragon scroll formed by thin-walled recesses and tiny cylindrical 'eyes.' The handle is faceted on each side and terminates in a pommel similar to the guard. The blade has a mottled grey patina, and there is malachite and earth encrustation
12 5/8 in. (31.8 cm.) long, fitted box
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1996.
Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong.
Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass
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