A well provenanced ancient Chinese Eastern Zhou Dynasty bronze knife \'coin\', dating to approximately 770 BC - 256 AD.

Of typical form, with ridged handle and slanted blade. The handle has an oval perforation, likely used to stack & store the knife with similar examples, by means of a threaded rope.

An excellent example of early Chinese currency / commodity money.

Length: 5 1/2 inches

Weight: 16.90 g

Condition: Intact. Unrestored and with a beautiful malachite and azurite patina

Provenance:

Ex. Christie\'s, 30th September 2010, lot 334.

Ex. Sackler collection, inventory number 69.1.109.

Arthur M Sackler (1913-1987) was one of the pre-eminent collectors of the 20th Century, as well as being a major philanthropist and patron of the arts. His collection was rich in Chinese art, small portions of which have been sold over the past 10 years.

Approximate region of origin:



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