Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A cast high-tin bronze sword with gently tapering blade; the hilt columnar with two flanges to the grip and larger concave flange pommel above; the guard lentoid in section with stepped median section; the blade with central scooped rib to each face, 1.5 kg total, 66.5cm (box: 73 x 10cm) (26 1/4 (28 3/4 x 4)"). From a North London collection; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve] Fine condition.