A Chinese bronze sword, Era of the Warring States, 5th - 3rd century Double-edged broad blade with a midrib. Narrow, short, ridged guard. The grip is sectioned by two heavy balusters. Disc pommel. Length cm. Good, deep green patina. One edge has slight nicks. Cf. Hermann Historica, auction 46, 4 May 2004, lots 766 ff. historic, historical, ancient world, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut,

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