East Asia, China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A cast-bronze blade from a short sword (known as a duan jian) formed via the lost wax technique. The elongated blade features a pair of shallow fullers that run the entire length, sharpened edges, and a pointed tip, all in front of a squat tang used for attaching the armament to its handle, each fuller is decorated with thick, zigzagging bands. The entire weapon is covered in layers of brown and green patina with petite spots of azurite patina in scattered areas. Size: 12" L x 1.4" W (30.5 cm x 3.6 cm)

Provenance: private San Diego, California, USA collection; ex-Piscopo Estate, California, USA, acquired 1990's

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#173941

Professional repair in 2 areas, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Chipping to tang, blade edges, and blade faces, with softening to some zigzag decorations, and light earthen deposits. Great patina throughout.