拍品描述： 战国时期，齐，三字刀。重33.66克。正面为"齐法化"。背"日"。保存状态佳，斑驳的浅绿及棕色铜鏽，轻微积土。早期曾经强力清洗，现已重新包浆。正面中央文字可见涟漪纹。建议藏家仔细检阅。

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CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE.Hartill-4.7s; DCD-397; S-45. Weight: 33.66 gms. Obverse: "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "Ri". A decently preserved example with mottled light green and brown patina exhibiting minor earthen deposits. Signs of fairly aggressive cleaning now toned mentioned for accuracy. An interesting ripple effect is noticed around the middle character on the obverse, close inspection is advised.