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Does anybody ever see this thing in museum or book ?
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Never seen one before, but it looks like a dagger hilt, and for some reason my hindbrain said "Aztec?" as the source of inspiration. I presume it's gold?
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They could be interlaced dragons, warring states 5th century B.C, China? Gold ceremonial sword hilt?
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Hi Shangrila,
I must admit my first reaction is Aztec/Mayan styled, the snake was worshipped in their mythology.....and I can see scales. As Tim has said...or dragons ![]() |
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Yes I have seen this before, it is an ancient golden Chinese dagger/sword hilt.
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It's supposed to be a hilt coming from Eastern Zhou dynasty, 6th-5th century BC.
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