A CHINESE BASHU WILLOW-LEAF-ALIKE SHORT BRONZE SWORD,

Lg. 42cm

Chinese bronze short sword with sheath, piece is of heavy weight. 26" L

BLADE IS 14 1/2" LONG--27" TOTAL LENGTH

2nd millennium BC. A bronze sword with short leaf-shaped blade, thick fluted midrib, trapezoidal guard, short grip with two collars, D-shaped pommel; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Khorasani, M.M

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

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

15th-10th century BC. A substantial bronze short sword with narrow leaf-shaped blade, thick midrib, short grip with round-section 'antler' finial. 766 grams, 50.5cm (19 3/4"). From a European collecti

1st millennium BC. A bronze short sword with elongated, leaf shaped blade with pronounced central rib; short handle with 'antenna' pommel to the end. 705 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a central L

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

An undated archaistic cast tinned-bronze sword with tapering blade, D-shaped guard, columnar grip with flanges, discoid pommel. From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. 802 grams, 6

A Chinese Warrior Period short sword, 300 BC.,silver inlaid. L: 30 cm.

A Korean ancient style bronze dagger / short sword. Late 19th / early 20th century. Crane / bird formed handle. Stylized acanthus leaf motif on the hilt. Measures 19" long, 3.5" wide.

Ca. 1200–700 BC. Western Asiatic/Aegean. A bronze sword with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib, and short tang for insertion into a hilt. Good condition, beautiful patina; custom-ma

A Chinese Molded Wucai Porcelain Figural Vase. Of willow leaf form vase with an angled shoulder to short waist neck, each side of the body has a vase-shaped panel; the one depicts a man holding a doub

13th-6th century BC. A bronze sword blade with leaf-shaped blade and raised median rib, short tang. 471 grams, 49.5cm (19 1/2"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed betw

China, traditional Chinese Liuyedao sword 19th century with green dyed ray skin scabbard and brass mounts. Liuyedao or willow leaf saber is a type of Dao that was used in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

ca. 1100–900 BC. Aegean. A bronze Troy-type sword blade, leaf-shaped in plan; curved barbs; the midrib extending to the short tang; tang with flattened finial to accept the hilt; custom-made stand i

ca. 1100–900 BC. Aegean. A bronze Troy-type sword blade, leaf-shaped in plan; curved barbs; the midrib extending to the short tang; tang with flattened finial to accept the hilt; custom-made stand i

with tapered leaf form blade, with double ring handle and decorated with Toatie motifs, length 51cm

Ca. 1200-700 BC A bronze sword blade with an elongated leaf-shaped blade, raised midrib bifurcating at the base of the blade, sharp edges that taper gradually to a sharp tip, short tang for insertion.

China, Han Dynasty, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. This is a decorated bronze hilt from a short sword with a flame-like shape to the guard, a grip with a bumpy surface that makes it pleasing to hold, and a di