拍品描述： 战国时期，齐，三字刀。重50.37克，"齐法化"背"车"。底板少许皮壳。可见轻微老洗痕迹，在此款中属常见现象，现已重新包浆，粗看与其他部位无异。值得注意的是，刀尖处稍有断裂，使之钝化。瑕不掩瑜，仍不失为赏心悦目的一把齐刀，文字清晰，边缘高耸，深色表面诱人。

CHINA. Zhou Dynasty. Warring States Period. State of Qi. Three Character Knife Money, ND (ca. 400-220 B.C.). VERY FINE.Hartill-4.6m; Jen-26; S-45. Weight: 50.37 gms. "Qi Fa Hua" (Qi legal money); Reverse: "Che". Minor earthen deposits in the protected areas with evidence of being cleaned long ago as is commonly found on these types long since toned over matching he rest of the piece. Also, it appears that the very end of the tip has chipped off somewhat blunting the pointed end of the knife mentioned for accuracy. Despite its shortcomings a nicely preserved example of the type with clear characters, sharp raised edges, and handsome dark patina.