(t) CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). Graded "80" by Gongbo Historical Coins Authentication Corporation.
Hartill-4.6. Weight: 48.0 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "Tu" or "Shi". A decently presented knife, with deep earthen deposits and touches of green patina throughout. A piece that provides an attractive antiquate look and feel when held in the hands.

戰國時期，齊國，三字刀。
重：48.0克。正面："齊法化"； 背："土"或"十"。 保存完好，包漿厚重，呈深黑色，間雜些許綠色銅鏽， 握於掌中，古意盎然。 (t) On September 1, 2019, the United States enacted new tariffs on collector's items of Chinese origin, including bullion and numismatic coins and banknotes. This lot was manufactured in China and was sourced from outside the United States for this auction after the tariffs were enacted. Accordingly, any client who wishes to take delivery of this item within the United States will be subject to a 7.5% import tariff plus a processing fee of 0.3464% (minimum $31.67 / maximum $614.35). Please note, this is not, and is not intended to be, a complete description of the applicable import tariffs and buyer remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay all tariffs and fees relating to the import of these items into the United States and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor will have any responsibility to pay any applicable tariffs or fees. Please consult your tax adviser with any questions. Furthermore, any lots subject to an import tariff will be shipped directly from our Hong Kong offices and shipments to the United States will be subject to our international shipping chart.

Estimate: $1000.00 - $1500.00