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Pointed-tip knife Anepigraphic
| Issuer | Yan, State of |
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| Year | 601 BC - 400 BC |
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| Technique | Cast |
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| Reverse description | Completely plain anepigraphic reverse, devoid of any inscription, symbol, or decorative motif. The reverse mirrors the obverse in overall knife form, with the broad curved blade, sharply pointed tip, angular dorsal ridge, and narrow handle culminating in the characteristic terminal ring. The cast bronze surface shows areas of green and brown patination consistent with prolonged burial, and faint casting seam lines may be observed along the edges, reflecting the piece-mold casting technique standard to Zhou-period bronze currency. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Mintage | ND (601 BC - 400 BC) |
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