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Unknown (Historical) — A parcel-gilt bronze sword and black lacquer scabbard, Han dynasty 漢 局部鎏金銅短劍及黑漆鞘

Unknown (Historical)

A parcel-gilt bronze sword and black lacquer scabbard, Han dynasty 漢 局部鎏金銅短劍及黑漆鞘

A Han dynasty bronze sword with partial gilt decoration accompanied by a black lacquer scabbard, representing military craftsmanship of ancient China. The combination of materials and techniques demonstrates sophisticated metallurgical and decorative practices.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 861

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Unknown (Historical), A parcel-gilt bronze sword and black lacquer scabbard, Han dynasty 漢 局部鎏金銅短劍及黑漆鞘

A Han dynasty bronze sword with partial gilt decoration accompanied by a black lacquer scabbard, representing military craftsmanship of ancient China. The combination of materials and techniques demonstrates sophisticated metallurgical and decorative practices.

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

Related themes

Han Dynasty, Lacquer, Sword, Scabbard, Gilded Bronze, Military Artifact, Chinese Bronze, Ancient China

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