Description:

China, Warring States, ca. 403-221 BCEA positive iron mold for a short jian (two edged sword). Positive metal molds were used toward the end of the Warring States period for mass-producing bronze coins. The positive mold was used to produce negative clay molds, which were then used for casting the bronze coin. It is rare to find an example of this technique being used to produce weaponry. This weapon is attibuted to the minority Hun tribes of inner Mongolia and can be seen on page 140 of Weapons of Ancient China by Yang Hong. This mold is identical to the one used to cast the weapon referred to in the text. Measures 12" long, 3 1/2" wide, 1 3/4" tall. Very Rare. Pieces like this have been mentioned in the literature, but very few have survived over time.

  • Provenance: Ex-Connell collection, ex-Richard Nable collection.
  • Exhibited: Displayed at The Young Museum of Ancient Cultural Arts, TX
  • Notes: Authenticity Guaranteed
  • Condition: Choice.

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