An unusual bronze ceremonial blade in a vaguely axe shaped form, similar in shape to a Burmese kyizi gong (flat temple bell).
This plate, with a blunt edge, has three fixing holes – countersunk on one side to allow for surface mounting. It resembles an antique herb chopper, but it does not have a sharp edge.
Date: unknown.
Condition: Surface verdigris and some distortion to the plate.
Dimensions:
Width: 13 cm (5 ⅛”)
Height: 11.5 cm (4 ½”)
Thickness: 0.3 cm (⅛”)
Weight: 192 g (0.423 lb)
Stock number: 3181
PRICE £65
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