Lot 187
HAN DYNASTY (206BC-220AD)
The pommel in pyramidal form, the whole covered in a verdigris patina, with remnants of the iron blade attached.
20cm long, 6cm wide
Estimate $500 - $700
Significant oxidation and flaking to the iron remnants, splits, losses and cracks to the bronze. Verdigris patina to the bronze.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Anthony J. Allen, New Zealand
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8406
6:00pm - 24 May 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing:
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 May, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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