Chinese Warring States bronze ferrule with incised or carved decoration along the sides.
Height: 3 3/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 1/4 in. There are no bends or breaks. There are areas of verdigris and purple patination. There is a loss near the narrow end of the item, measuring approximately 1/2 inch long. Near the wider base there is a loss measuring 1/4 inch wide. There is wear and loss throughout as expected from age and use. There are no major signs of restoration.