California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 137 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE SWORD    漢代 青銅劍


  • Dimension: L: 20 3/4 in (52.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1000

This bronze sword had a round hilt with small texturized bumps and a half circular pommel. The sword was not casted with guard and blade started with a narrow base, expanding in sections towards 1/10th of length, then taper into a point for piercing. Han Dynasty period.