Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
March 2019 Hong Kong Auction - Online 28 Mar 2019
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CHINA. Zhou Dynasty, ca. 1046-256 B.C. Warring States Period, ca. 475-221 B.C. State of Qi. Bronze Proto-Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). FINE.
33.56 gms. cf.Hartill-pg. 54. Uninscribed. Believed to be the predecessor of the inscribed 3, 4, 5 & 6 character knives. Crude manufacture as is typical, edge has been sharpened mentioned for accuracy. Attractive mottled green patina.
Estimate: $70.00- $100.00
33.56 gms. cf.Hartill-pg. 54. Uninscribed. Believed to be the predecessor of the inscribed 3, 4, 5 & 6 character knives. Crude manufacture as is typical, edge has been sharpened mentioned for accuracy. Attractive mottled green patina.
Estimate: $70.00- $100.00