This ancient saber derives its shape from Shang Dynasty (1766 – 1121 BC. For detail, see Ancient Chinese Bronze Utensils ???????(ISBN 7-310-00686-0) p.728, ?10.59 ). It has a mark of 6 words “Jen An Er Nien Yong Bao” (made in the 2nd year of Jen Ann (198 AD); to be treasured forever). That was shortly before the Three Kingdoms Period, when Cao Cao was commanding the Han imperial court. From Dr. Robert I-San Lin (#5582), a senior Chinese artwork appraiser, whose grandfather was a major Chinese antique merchant in early 1900s. (Dr. Lin’s bio, in Journal of Authentication of Artworks, 2015, available). Brought to California in 1960s.
28.9 x 18.8 x 0.7 cm, 558 grams.

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