Early 20th Century Chinese Bronze Coin Sword,taoist,c1920

1900 - 1920

Sold by Curious Antiques

Description

Rare antique early 20th century Chinese bronze coin sword, c 1920. Comprised of bronze coinage held together by material and decorated with tassels these swords were used by Taoist priests in ancient China. Today they still have religious significance and are often used in Feng Shui to safeguard a family home or business. Known as 'Pi Hsieh' in Chinese it translates as "sword that wards off evil". It has aged well with great rich colour/patina. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 49 cm long/ tall x 11 cm wide x 3 cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA638175

Dealers Internal Reference

29/19

Dealers Notes

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Description

Rare antique early 20th century Chinese bronze coin sword, c 1920.

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Comprised of bronze coinage held together by material and decorated with tassels these swords were used by Taoist priests in ancient China.

Curious Antiques

Today they still have religious significance and are often used in Feng Shui to safeguard a family home or business. Known as 'Pi Hsieh' in Chinese it translates as "sword that wards off evil". It has aged well with great rich colour/patina. Overall condition is good with only minor surface wear / rubbing. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 49 cm long/ tall x 11 cm wide x 3 cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.