Bronze: implement

One tongue-shaped bronze dagger-axe (ge). Obverse and reverse exhibit green patina. Behind blade (yuan) is a ring-shaped socket for a staff. The other side of the socket terminates in a rectangular flange (nei) the obverse and reverse of which present moulded serpentine patterns.

Rewi Alley

218x27x82mm (l x w x h)

C1956.345

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Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 B.C.)