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Exceptional and rare Chinese Song dynasty iron and bronze mace or chui. The chui is a melee weapon traditionally used with brute force. Provenance: Nakajima Antique & Curio Shop, Kyoto, 1960s. Length: 21 1/2 in x diameter: 2 1/2 in. Weight: 1,582.0 g.

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Exceptional and rare Chinese Song dynasty iron and bronze mace or chui. The chui is a melee weapon traditionally used with brute force. Provenance: Nakajima Antique & Curio Shop, Kyoto, 1960s. Length: 21 1/2 in x diameter: 2 1/2 in. Weight: 1,582.0 g.

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