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Old 23rd April 2010, 03:00 PM   #7
josh stout
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These ones are tough. Overall, the shapes and proportions seem slightly off, but Chinese things like these are often idiosyncratic. The mace head seems slightly too big, and the hook shape is wrong. It is a bit too wide. The barbed spear shape tip is not something I have seen on antiques, but is not uncommon on fakes.

That said, as pointed out, the faceted shaft on the gou (hook) is something I previously would have said is an indication of a genuine antique. Also the faceted "nuts" on the handle appear very good.


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