WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BCE) CHINESE ARCHAIC PAINTED BRONZE SUPPORTS IN THE FORM OF STAG

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A fabulous example of a short sword known as a duan jian that exhibits a classic form, all formed from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue

A CHINESE WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC) STYLE BRONZE CEREMONIAL MUSICAL DRUM, MODERN, the Chu State taste, the central drum form with ten line classical poem opposed by archaic style addorsed pho

A Chinese bronze dagger axe, dating from the Warring States period (475-221 BCE). A dragon shaped creature is cast behind the blade, and a sturdy base underneath has a triangular shaped hole for the p

A Chinese bronze dagger, dating to the Warring States period (ca. 475-221 BCE), A dagger, raised in the center of the blade, pointed tip and sharpened centuries ago on both sides, with small cross gua

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. This is a ge (dagger-axe) blade. The ge was an early pole weapon, with a dagger-shaped blade mounted by its tang to a perpendicular wooden shaft. This ge

A Chinese bronze dagger, dating to the Warring States period (ca. 475-221 BCE), A dagger, raised in the center of the blade, pointed tip and sharpened centuries ago on both sides, with small cross gua

Chinese archaic style bronze vessel, Warring States style (475-221. BCE), brown and verdigris patinated bronze, with zoomorphic handles, the necks encircled with flanges, geometric roundels around the

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. This is a gorgeous, well-preserved bronze short sword with a round pommel and small guard. A bronze sword made during the Warring States Period is actuall

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. An excellent example of an ancient sword type. The narrow, straight blade is bronze, cast in one piece with a guard, grip, and pommel; the guard is bronze

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. A huge bronze dagger blade with a pronounced ridge and square tang with two holes drilled through it, one near the guard and the other one the tang. When

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. This is a ge (dagger-axe) blade. The ge was an early pole weapon, with a dagger-shaped blade mountain by its tang to a perpendicular wooden shaft. This ge

**Originally Listed At $600** China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. A stunning bronze hanging ring with a mask-shaped holder, possibly a door knocker. The bronze is recognizable as Chinese bro

China, Warring States Period, 475 to 221 BCE. A pretty example of bronze knife money, from the Yan State. The bronze patina is blueish, meaning there is a high quantity of tin in the alloy. Comes with

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A beautiful example of a short sword known as a duan jian that is mold-cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The sligh

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A lovely short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky sword features

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A handsome example of a short sword known as a duan jian that is mold-cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The stocky

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax technique. The stocky sword features a double-edged blade

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A thin cast bronze pole axe with two blades perpendicular to each other and narrow, low ridges down the center of each blade. This weapon w

East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A charming decorative attachment with a fantastical mask at one end and a long, handle-like openwork arm at the other. The cast bronze mask

**Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A bronze crossbow trigger mechanism with good movement of its components. Also two modern replica brass cross

**Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. This is a ge or dagger-axe blade, cast from bronze and featuring the 3 rivets for hafting to a pole. The ge w

**Originally Listed At $150** 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, it

**Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A bronze crossbow trigger mechanism with good movement of its components. Also two modern replica brass cross

Large steamer vessel with a perforated bottom and of surface designs typical of the Warring States period (722–221 BCE), but possibly of the 19th century. Would have originally had a bottom attached