Mystery Asian artifact

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Posted by lavenderchild
17 years ago
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Description I received this artifact from a friend but wasn't given much information on what it is. All I know is that it is probably Asian, has different metals, seems to be pretty old, and has a large gold dragon on it. I would really like to know what time period it is from, what country it is from, what it was used for, and how much it is worth. If you know anything about this artifact, please let me know! Thank you very much.
Category Asian Art
Medium bronze, gold, perhaps other metals
Distinguishing marks dragon in gold overlay on bronze, dull blade at top
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 6" by 6"
Date Period don't know
Weight 4-8 pounds
History it was a gift but I don't know much about it except that it is Asian, composed of different metals, and supposed to be pretty old
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Price Paid (If known) gift
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rolandegauthierjr67 🌱 Newbie 14 years ago

 It seems you have a Tibetan bronze Phurba Ritual Kartika Axe, i have a link for you with one much older than the one you have now....I hope this page will guide you to your questions....

view link to see similar axe....

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Tibetan+Bronze+Phurba+Ritual+Kartika+Axe&view=detail&id=730CC5A4A65A48224EAE5099E3665CA0F66779FE&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR

 

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