Ancient Chinese Bronze Sword With Provenance

In silk lined presentation box having interior label reading "To Brigadier-General Carraway. Sword: Excavated from Hsiuchow / Period of 'Spring and Autumn'/ 700 B.C. to 400 B.C. / With Compliments of Mr. J. D. Chen."

18.25 in. LOA

General Caraway, a West Pointer from Arkansas, served in an advisory capacity to the Chinese Combat Command during WWII. Private deceased estate collection, Chapel Hill, NC.

Intact save some nicks to blade. Magnificent green patina.

$200 - 400