Pair of Chinese Warring States Bronze Ring Knives
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East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A pair of cast-bronze ring knives: the first blade is an example of bronze knife money from the Yan State, its blue-green patina indicative of a higher tin quantity in its alloy; the second knife has a recessed groove running the length of the slender handle, its blade resembling a petite foot, with a smooth, emerald-green patina enveloping most of the exterior. Both knives have perforated ring loops meant for suspending from a belt or purse strap. Size of largest (blue-green patina): 5.25" L (13.3 cm).
Provenance: ex-estate of John Piscopo, San Diego, California, USA. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
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#116803
East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A pair of cast-bronze ring knives: the first blade is an example of bronze knife money from the Yan State, its blue-green patina indicative of a higher tin quantity in its alloy; the second knife has a recessed groove running the length of the slender handle, its blade resembling a petite foot, with a smooth, emerald-green patina enveloping most of the exterior. Both knives have perforated ring loops meant for suspending from a belt or purse strap. Size of largest (blue-green patina): 5.25" L (13.3 cm).
Provenance: ex-estate of John Piscopo, San Diego, California, USA. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#116803
Condition
Both knives have surface wear commensurate with age, small losses to blade tips, wear to handles and blade edges, otherwise very good. Nice patina throughout.
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Pair of Chinese Warring States Bronze Ring Knives
Estimate $250 - $375
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