Ceremonial Pike
19956A
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 19956A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China |
Period | Qing Dynasty |
Date Made | 17th Century - 1897 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Wood | Metal |
Description | One of two ceremonial weapons. Red painted wooden shaft. Short spear point with guard and large needle driven through spear head. Placed in front of a yamen ( 衙門) or official residences. |
Credit Line | Gift of Edward Bedloe, 1897 |
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