500-400 v. Chr. Earliest pointed-shoulder spade, c.500-400 BC – Jin or Zhao States, China H#2.182

Rare high-quality primitive ancient pointed-shoulder spade, ca.500-400 BC – Duchy of Jin or Zhao Kingdom, one of the earliest spades of China

Primitive earliest spade, hollow handle, pointed shoulders. 141mm long, 30.0 grams. Hartill type #2.182.

With a small repair on the shoulder but in high grade for this type, with complete original legs, certified, comes in a velvet box.