Rare Chinese Bronze Master Moulds from Han to Warring States

A rare group of Chinese master moulds bearing dates of…
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A rare group of Chinese master moulds bearing dates of manufacture suggested from the Han Dynasty to the Warring States periods (475bc to 220ad). bronze master moulds were used to form clay moulds into which molten bronze was poured. The group contains: A mould for crossbow arrowheads. Warring States style. A mould for spade money. Wang Mang Interregnum style. A mould for spade money. Warring States style. A mould for knife money. Warring States style. A mould for bronze coins (round with square holes). Warring States style. All have carbonacious materials in the corosion

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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