(t) CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Spring and Autumn Period. Hollow Handle Pointed Shoulder Spade Money, ND (ca. 500-400 B.C.). Graded "Genuine" by Zhong Qian Ping Ji Grading Company.
Hartill-2.184. Weight: 43.0 gms. Uninscribed type. This handsome survivor exhibits rich green patina with earthen deposits on one side offering much originality. Upon close inspection one of the tips has been repaired where a small portion of one of the tips has broken off and glued back on. Despite its shortcomings an attractive and presentable example.
Estimate: $400 - $600