Chinese Ge Dagger Axe

kronckew · 8th June 2019, 11:16 AM

It's always possible this is a new repro, it's illegal to ship a real one out of china. I'd never buy it from e-pray from china, either they start at more than I can pay, or so low they must be fake. I'm especially leery of the pretty carved jade ones i've seen there with sockets instead of tangs.

Mine is coming from a reputable UK dealer who was liquidating a collection of asian artefacts from a deceased collector. That too could be a fake statement, but less likely as their rep is on the line and I know where they live. Thankfully no reserve and no one else bid. Don't think the punters knew what the heck it was. Got it for less than £50, so even if it's a fake, I'm not out much. It's cost me less than a fake would

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8th June 2019, 11:16 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,224	It's always possible this is a new repro, it's illegal to ship a real one out of china. I'd never buy it from e-pray from china, either they start at more than I can pay, or so low they must be fake. I'm especially leery of the pretty carved jade ones i've seen there with sockets instead of tangs. Mine is coming from a reputable UK dealer who was liquidating a collection of asian artefacts from a deceased collector. That too could be a fake statement, but less likely as their rep is on the line and I know where they live. Thankfully no reserve and no one else bid. Don't think the punters knew what the heck it was. Got it for less than £50, so even if it's a fake, I'm not out much. It's cost me less than a fake would .