Description:

China, Warring States Period, ca. 403-221 BCE. A one-of-a-kind positive iron mold for a short jian (two-edged sword). The positive iron mold was used extensively to mass-produce bronze coins near the end of the Warring States period. While there is mention in the literature of this technique being used to produce weaponry, it is rare to find a physical example. This rare piece is attributed to the minority Hun tribes of inner Mongolia, and an identical piece may be seen on page 140 of "Weapons of Ancient China" by Yang Hong. Measures 12"L x 3 1/2"W x 1 3/4"T. Provenance: Ex-Connell collection; ex-Richard Nable collection, displayed at the Young Museum of Ancient Cultural Arts, TXAll items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

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$300 $999 $50
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$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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