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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