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12 novembre 2018

An archaic bronze sword, Jian, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BCE)

An archaic bronze sword, Jian, Eastern Zhou Dynasty

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Lot 795. An archaic bronze sword, Jian, Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BCE); 47cm (16in) long. Estimate £1,500 - 2,000. Sold for £ 2,125 (€ 2,426). © Bonhams

The long pointed blade with bevelled edges and a long median ridge, one side with an inscription, the handle ending in a flattened concave pommel, with olive-green patina and malachite encrustations, fitted box.  

Provenance: The Mengdiexuan Collection.

Bonhams. Asian Art, 6 Nov 2018, LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

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