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China, Bimetallic Arrowhead, Warring States Period, 481 - 220 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.AA36840. Bimetallic arrowhead; cf. Watson China fig. 16 h-j; 34 mm long; bronze trilobate head, sharp blades with curved base, trace of iron tang, Superb, very attractive; SOLD
China, Bronze Arrowhead, Chow Dynasty, 5th - 4th Century B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.AA36839. Bronze arrowhead; Watson China -; 33 mm long; trilobate head, curved blades inward, open work in center, socketed, SOLD
China, Bimetallic Arrowhead, Late Warring States - Qin Dynasty, 300 - 200 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.AA36841. Bimetallic arrowhead; Nat. Geo, 10-96 pp 69, Watson China -; 40 mm long, head 29 mm; bronze head, trilobate solid sides, curved indentation, iron tang, Choice, very attractive; SOLD
China, Bimetallic Arrowhead, Late Warring States - Qin Dynasty, 300 - 200 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years. The iron tang was present in 1993 but has apparently rusted and crumbled.AA36842. Arrowhead; Nat. Geo 10-96 pp 69, Watson China -; head 29 mm long; bronze head, trilobate solid sides, triangular incuse on side, iron tang missing, Choice, attractive; SOLD
China, Bimetallic Arrowhead, Late Warring States - Qin Dynasty, 300 - 200 B.C.
From the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer in antiquities for 40 years.AA36843. Bimetallic arrowhead; Nat. Geo, 10-96 pp 69, Watson China -; 32 mm long, head 29 mm; bronze head, trilobate solid sides, curved indentation, iron tang, attractive; SOLD
China, Han Dynasty, Redware Tomb Figure, 206 B.C. - 220 A.D.
The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 A.D.) was an age of economic prosperity, with significant growth of the money economy, and advances in science and technology including papermaking, the nautical steering rudder, the use of negative numbers in mathematics, the raised-relief map, the hydraulic-powered armillary sphere for astronomy, and a seismometer employing an inverted pendulum. The emperor shared power with the nobility and appointed ministers who came largely from the scholarly gentry. From the reign of Emperor Wu, the court sponsored Confucianism, a policy that endured until the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 A.D.AD61826. China, Tomb Figure; 8.5 inches; redware figure wearing a long hooded cape over the usual robes, remains of red, white and pink slip, complete and intact, from a New Jersey collection; SOLD
China, Ching Dynasty, Blue and White Ginger Jar, c. 18th Century
The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China. Under the Qing, traditional forms of art flourished. Imperial patronage encouraged the industrial production of ceramics and Chinese export porcelain.AO59764. China, Ching Dynasty, blue and white ginger jar, c. 18th century, floral ornamentation with characters, 8.5 inches, from a New Jersey collection; SOLD
China, Kansu, Yangshao Culture, Neolithic Vessel, c. 2500 B.C.
Published in 'Oriental Antiquities and Art: An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Edition!AO59763. Yangshao Culture, pot, c. 2500 B.C., 12 x 13 inches; "Oriental Antiques & Art: An Identification and Price Guide, 2nd Ed, p. 136 (this piece), repaired, pot with zig zag and cross within circle designs on the upper half; from a New Jersey collection; overseas orders may require additional an shipping charge; SOLD
China, Han Dynasty, Five Bronze Belt Hooks, c. 206 B.C. - 220 A.D.
The Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 A.D.) was an age of economic prosperity, with significant growth of the money economy, and advances in science and technology, including papermaking, the nautical steering rudder, the use of negative numbers in mathematics, the raised-relief map, the hydraulic-powered armillary sphere for astronomy, and a seismometer employing an inverted pendulum. The emperor was at the pinnacle of society but shared power with the nobility and appointed ministers who came largely from the scholarly gentry. From the reign of Emperor Wu, the court sponsored Confucianism, a policy that endured until the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 A.D.AS59780. Han Dynasty belt hooks, largest 2.6 inches, a couple with chips; from a New Jersey collection, SOLD