Spearhead

79-21-1

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Mao 矛
Object Number 79-21-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Zhou Dynasty
Date Made Zhou Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Copper Alloy | Bronze
Description

Bronze, hollow, faceted, octagonal spearhead (mao 矛) with a shaft. The piece is cast with a flat triangular double edged blade. Smooth olive green surface with patches of bright green encrustation.

Length 13.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1979

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