A Chinese bronze sword, Warring States period, Double-edged blade with double fullers on both sides and massive inserted medial ridge, slightly tapering towards the point. Ridged blade mounting, the grip segmented by two girdles, disk-shaped pommel. Fine patina. Length 54 cm. Cf. Wang Collection, Shang and Zhou Chinese Bronze Weaponry, Taiwan, 1983. Provenance: Hermann Historica, auction 46, lot 766. China, Chinese, historic, historical ancient world, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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