A superb vessel with two handles emerging from a beast's mouth. The interior bares an archaic inscription and the base is pierced with an archaic pattern. The simple surface is covered with a pleasant patina of green tones.
Of a different design, but similar purpose to our other Ge, this blade is in wonderful condition, with the unmineralized metal showing through most of the blade, and a malachite and cuprite patina with mineralized organic matter on parts. Dating to probably the Western Zhou. See enlargements for microphotos of mineralized areas for evidence of authenticity.
Approximately 8.25 inches, 21 cm. in length
This horse armor, bronze frontlets intended to protect the 'face',were originally purchased in the 1970s and described as being for a pair of chariot horses. They are rarely seen individually let alone in pairs. Each has a cast ideogram to the inside, the larger of the two having been translated as meaning "Wan", or 10,000. The ideogram in the other has yet to be translated.
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This very rare Warring States period (475-221 B.C.)Pi was a double purpose blade, and could be used as either a spear point or as a large dagger. The included gaurd, probably from the same site, does not truly go to this piece. A fantastic addition for any serious collector of Chinese archaic bronzes.
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This Jiyue, decorated with an animal motif, would have been used to manipulate harness straps. A good example of the type and a valuable addition to any collection of archaic Chinese bronzes. Comes with authenticity report from Priceless Past's Collector/Dealer Services. Visit our Faq and Links pages for additional information about their services. For more information on the Jiyue, please see the copy of the report in the additional pictures.
Circa 1100 - 700 B.C., Approximately 2.4" tall... Click for details
A rare addition to any collection of archaic Chinese bronzes, this pair of stylized phoenix harness attachments date to the Western Zhou dynasty. The authentication report, courtesy of Priceless Past's Collector/Dealer Services (see Faq page for more information and contact details), contains a wealth of information regarding the history and physical specifications, so I will not dwell here. I have also included some micro photos of my own detailing a spot of azurite blue patina. If desired, ... Click for details
This Ge would have been mounted to the end of a pole, and dates to probably around the Spring and Autumn period.
Approximately 7.5 x 4 inches, 19 x 10.2 cm.
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This is a rare matched pair of two sided zhun decorated with a tao tie motif. A four page numbered and notarized authentication report from Priceless Past is included. Please see the authentication report in the photo enlargements for further details, or feel free to email. Approximately 7.7cm by 2.6 cm each.
This archaic bronze bowl, found in Vietnam but from a time when that area was essentially a province of China, dates to the 1-3rd century. With stylistic features typical of the period and a beautiful green patina to match, it also has the imprint of what appears to be the circular base of a basket to its interior, surrounding the inset coin.
Minor damage to rim, normal wear.
DESCRIPTION: An archaic Chinese bronze daigou or garment hook, the front face with a fluted, tapering top over a horned goat head mask in relief, terminating in a tapering hook. The reverse face has a projecting stud or knob for attachment through a slit in the belt or garment. Garment hooks of this shape are well known from the Eastern Zhou dynasty onward. Some are found in precious materials such as jade or gold, or in bronze and iron with jade, gold, or silver inlay. Dating from the Warri... Click for details
