China, Chou Dynasty, Middle to late period, (475-221 B.C.), medium size square foot spade money, "An Yang' [Ancient city in Honan Province], (5.52 g), height 50mm, (Hartill 3.184, Sch.9, TFP 161). Green and brown patina, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Ex Artemide Aste XXIX, lot 1125.