CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE WEAPON

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ART OF ASIA- FROM ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT DAY

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Jul 26, 2020

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  c. 475 BC – 221 BC. Warring States Period. Socketed bronze axe with long bevelled blade, culminating in a point and openwork decoration depicting the teeth of a mythical or monstrous creature, perhaps a dragon. The butt of the axe features a stylised, curling dragon tail and the item is adorned with incised scale. Dragons are a symbol of power, strength and good fortune in Chinese art. The Warring States Period was an era of Chinese history characterised by extensive and ongoing conflict between a multitude of statelets and kingdoms which ultimately culminated in the Qin state’s victory and the first unification of China into a single empire. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. Size: H:180mm / W:74mm ; 212g
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