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A parcel-gilt bronze short sword, — 東周至漢 局部鎏金銅短劍

A parcel-gilt bronze short sword,

東周至漢 局部鎏金銅短劍

This parcel-gilt bronze short sword from the Eastern Zhou to Han dynasty shows sophisticated metalworking techniques. The weapon features selective gold inlay work characteristic of elite bronze production in ancient China.

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HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Day

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $300,000$500,000

Lot 188

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A parcel-gilt bronze short sword,, 東周至漢 局部鎏金銅短劍

This parcel-gilt bronze short sword from the Eastern Zhou to Han dynasty shows sophisticated metalworking techniques. The weapon features selective gold inlay work characteristic of elite bronze production in ancient China.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Weapon, Metalwork, Historical, Decorative, Ornamental, Gilt, Dynasty Era, Ancient, Chinese