Socketed Dagger

84-21-1A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ch'u
Object Number 84-21-1A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Shang Dynasty
Date Made Shang Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Copper Alloy | Bronze
Technique Cast | Intaglio
Iconography Taotie
Description

Bronze socketed dagger axe cast with intaglio Taotie masks on both sides of butt end above shaft socket. Green and reddish-brown patina overall.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bull, 1984

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