Rare Authentic Ancient Chinese Bronze Sword Jian Warring States 475–221 B. C.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20484790 | Region of Origin: China |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 475–221 B.C. |
| Color: Multi-Color | Primary Material: Bronze |
Authentic Ancient Chinese Bronze Sword Jian Warring States 475–221 B.C. Authentic Ancient Chinese Bronze Sword Jian Warring States 475–221 B.C. ... Click images to enlarge Description Authentic, Ancient Chinese Jian Compound Bronze Sword Warring States Period (475–221 B.C.)
A very rare bimetallic bronze sword of extremely high quality with a long tapering double edged blade with a median ridge, beveled edges, rhombus thin cross-guard, and a slightly tapered tubular hilt leading to the disc-shaped pommel.
CONDITION: The bronze has a silver-grey patina and extensive malachite green encrustation. The grip is cracked and repaired. There is a small hole in the disc pommel, perhaps for suspension cord. Please notice that the pictures in the listing are a part of the description of the condition of the object.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 44.7 cm (17.6 inches)
Length of the blade: 35 cm (13.78 inches)
Width of the blade: 3.9 cm (1.69 inches)
Weight: 354 grams (0.78 pounds)
These swords were cast in several stages and this one has a softer core of higher copper content for increased tensile strength to be able to flex to prevent breakage, but the edges are with a higher tin content to hold harder, sharper edges to retain cutting power. Swords like this were generally crafted for very important or high-ranking individuals.
PROVENANCE: From an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s.
REFERENCES:
1. The Path to Victory: Exhibition of the Art of War and Fine Antiques of the Ancient Chinese Military, by ZHONG GUO REN MIN GE MING JUN SHI BO WU GUAN BEN SHE.
2. Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 B.C. - A.D. 1840, by C.J. Peers.
3. Ancient Chinese Armies, 1500 B.C. - 200 B.C., by C.J. Peers.
The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity.
Due to the fact that the market is flooded with reproductions of ancient Chinese Bronze swords, which for inexperienced collectors look the same as the authentic artifacts, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic ancient Chinese sword from the Warring States Period (475–221 B.C.) and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Item number: ES919 Payment PayPal and Authorize.Net Shipping International Shipping Costs will be calculated after the auction based on the purchaser address.
Items will be shipped within 5 business days of receiving payment. Terms of Sale All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions.
All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
We provide a full money return guarantee if a state museum judges the
artifact to be non-authentic.
Canadian buyers please note: We are required to charge HST or GST on all orders mailed to Canadian
destinations. The invoice we send to Canadian buyers will include the appropriate tax. About Us Our business HUNDRED & ONE ANTIQUES is based on a long family tradition of collecting fine European and Oriental Antiques and Art, with a special interest in Antique Arms and Armour.
We have been involved in antique trading since 1970. Welcome and thank you for visiting Hundred and One Antiques
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A very rare bimetallic bronze sword of extremely high quality with a long tapering double edged blade with a median ridge, beveled edges, rhombus thin cross-guard, and a slightly tapered tubular hilt leading to the disc-shaped pommel.
CONDITION: The bronze has a silver-grey patina and extensive malachite green encrustation. The grip is cracked and repaired. There is a small hole in the disc pommel, perhaps for suspension cord. Please notice that the pictures in the listing are a part of the description of the condition of the object.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length: 44.7 cm (17.6 inches)
Length of the blade: 35 cm (13.78 inches)
Width of the blade: 3.9 cm (1.69 inches)
Weight: 354 grams (0.78 pounds)
These swords were cast in several stages and this one has a softer core of higher copper content for increased tensile strength to be able to flex to prevent breakage, but the edges are with a higher tin content to hold harder, sharper edges to retain cutting power. Swords like this were generally crafted for very important or high-ranking individuals.
PROVENANCE: From an old Canadian collection formed in the 1980s.
REFERENCES:
1. The Path to Victory: Exhibition of the Art of War and Fine Antiques of the Ancient Chinese Military, by ZHONG GUO REN MIN GE MING JUN SHI BO WU GUAN BEN SHE.
2. Soldiers of the Dragon: Chinese Armies 1500 B.C. - A.D. 1840, by C.J. Peers.
3. Ancient Chinese Armies, 1500 B.C. - 200 B.C., by C.J. Peers.
The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity.
Due to the fact that the market is flooded with reproductions of ancient Chinese Bronze swords, which for inexperienced collectors look the same as the authentic artifacts, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic ancient Chinese sword from the Warring States Period (475–221 B.C.) and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Item number: ES919 Payment PayPal and Authorize.Net Shipping International Shipping Costs will be calculated after the auction based on the purchaser address.
Items will be shipped within 5 business days of receiving payment. Terms of Sale All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions.
All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
We provide a full money return guarantee if a state museum judges the
artifact to be non-authentic.
Canadian buyers please note: We are required to charge HST or GST on all orders mailed to Canadian
destinations. The invoice we send to Canadian buyers will include the appropriate tax. About Us Our business HUNDRED & ONE ANTIQUES is based on a long family tradition of collecting fine European and Oriental Antiques and Art, with a special interest in Antique Arms and Armour.
We have been involved in antique trading since 1970. Welcome and thank you for visiting Hundred and One Antiques
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