A rare Chinese turquoise-inlaid parcel-gilt bronze sword, Zhou

L.: 58 cm

Weight: 916 grams

 Provenance:
- A Belgian private collection.
- Acquired by the current owner's grandfather from Yamanaka & Co. in London on October 13, 1923. Accompanied by a scan of the original invoice. (by repute) Lot 168 in this sale (Chinese archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, Shang) was also purchased on this invoice. The original invoice comes only with lot 168.

Ref.: Christie's, New York, Sept. 20, 2024, lot 817, for a very similar example from the collection of Dr. Max Loehr (1903-1988). (sold USD 88.200) (link)

(UV-checked)
- In quasi-excellent condition, with some normal wear.
- Lacks a few inlaid malachites.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 近乎全品，正常磨损。
- 几处孔雀石缺失。

Estimate: € 2000 - € 4000