Chinese Archaistic Style Metal Sword

20th c. Chinese archaistic hu style metal vessel, mounted as a lamp on wood Base. Red and black patinated metal vessel of hu form with taotie motifs, flanked by zoomorphic handles. Lamp measures 15" w

(lot of 6) Chinese archaistic style verdigris patinated metal figures, including a head, the tallest 15"h

Chinese Katana style sword with scabbard including Buddhist imagery and a decorated blade. The other an archaistic style sword blade with inscriptions. Size: 32" L, blade 21" L

Group of Chinese Metal Sculptures and Objects. Comprising: Two cast brass iron, both with jade and moss agate rings enhanced handles, a bronze archaistic style Gu form vase; a cast bronze statue of a

An undated archaistic bronze sword with tapering blade, slightly waisted above the tip; the hilt columnar with two flanges to the grip and larger concave flange pommel above; the guard lentoid in sect

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

An undated archaistic bronze two-edged dagger comprising a gently tapering blade with scooped midrib, rectangular lower guard and collared grip with dished pommel above 378 grams, 46cm (18"). London p

An undated archaistic bronze two-edged dagger comprising a gently tapering blade with scooped midrib, rectangular lower guard and collared grip with dished pommel above 561 grams, 45.5cm (18"). Acquir

An undated archaistic bronze two-edged dagger comprising a gently tapering blade with scooped midrib, rectangular lower guard and collared grip with dished pommel above 588 grams, 45.5cm (18"). Proper

An undated archaistic bronze two-edged dagger comprising a gently tapering blade with scooped midrib, rectangular lower guard and collared grip with dished pommel above 396 grams, 46.5cm (18 1/4"). Fr

An undated archaistic bronze two-edged dagger comprising a gently tapering blade with scooped midrib, rectangular lower guard and collared grip with dished pommel above. 535 grams, 45.5cm (18"). Priva

An undated archaistic bronze sword with gently tapering blade, scooped midrib, rectangular guard, flanged grip and discoid pommel with concave upper face. 796 grams, 66.5cm (26 1/4"). Private collecti

Seven archaistic Chinese carved hardstone items, including: disc-form plaque; large and elaborate plaque with archaic-style characters and openwork dragon medallion; sectional animal-motif belt, compr

Group of seven archaic-style Chinese "weapons" and accessories, all of carved hardstone, including: large and elaborate dagger, shaft pending loose rings; two sheathed swords; dagger with char

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee weight with calligraphic panel. 270 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee weight with three stamped calligraphic panels. 241 grams, 72mm (3"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal waisted weight with stamped calligraphic panel. 195 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee ingot with stamped markings to the underside and upper face. 97 grams, 49mm (2"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. [No Rese

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee weight with calligraphic panel. 270 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal waisted weight with a stamped calligraphic panel. 224 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal waisted weight with three stamped calligraphic panels. 227 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee weight with calligraphic text and panels. 267 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee weight with calligraphic panels. 275 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. [No Reserve]

An undated archaistic silver-coloured metal sycee weight with calligraphic panel. 266 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. [No Reserve]