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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Ancient Chinese Sword





    Sword (Jian) with Chevrons
  • Dated: late Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 481-221 B.C. 
  • Culture: Chinese 
  • Medium: bronze; weapon, Cast bronze with turquoise inlay Measurments: 18 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (46.35 x 4.76 cm) 
  • Source: © LACMA Collection
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