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MILLON
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Ceremonial openwork blade with arched curve.
See original version (French)
262
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Ceremonial openwork blade with arched curve.
See original version (French)
Estimate €250 - €350
Voluntary lot
Description
Ceremonial openwork blade with arched curve.
Bronze with green and bluish patina, blade slightly dull.
Small chip on the lower side.
Archaic China, late Shang dynasty - early Zhou dynasty, circa 13th-8th century BC
24 × 21 cm
This type of blade is part of the production of ritual bronzes in Archaic China, where certain weapons went beyond their utilitarian function to become insignia of power and prestige. With its widely extended shape and internal recess, the object plays on a balance between mass and emptiness, asserting a strong visual presence. The taut curve and flared base are part of a masterful aesthetic, combining power and formal refinement, characteristic of late Shang and early Zhou production.
See original version (French)
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