Chinese Bronze Weapon Assortment(3) archaic style items including a ge halberd blade head, jian dagger having jade / hardstone guard, handle and pommel and a Shang Dynasty-style double-edged curved ram head pommel dagger, all having collection labels; please note: this item was reportedly found with item(s) in lots 57, 59, 73 and 95
Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000
Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate
Length: 5 1/2 inches, Width: 11 1/2 inches (ge dagger axe (widest))
Category: Decorative Arts > Asian
Estimated Sale Time: 10:54 am CST
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Width: 11.50
Depth: 5.50
Depth: 5.50
Condition
Good to Fair, overall light to moderate wear consistent with material and normal use; weathering / corrosion to bronze blades, shaft and handle; Disclaimers: The sticker affixed to this item was not confirmed by the Museum and is likely spurious; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present