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eBay- Shang dynasty sword...??
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01-02-2007, 09:21 PM
This is advertised as an original.....a bronze sword from the Shang Dynasty (B.C. 1766-1122 ) ???
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It certainly is beautiful....!
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01-02-2007, 09:48 PM
No way. Total fake.
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#3
01-03-2007, 12:47 AM
The 'Shang' sword is 21".... but bears a definite resemblance.....!
It's just cropped up again, in a new 'sale'....definitely a fake reproduction...but very nice looking...!
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