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Title
Bronze: implement
Description
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.
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
218x27x82mm (l x w x h)
Museum Ac. No.
C1956.345
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Period
Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 B.C.)
Collection
Citation
“Bronze: implement,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed November 23, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/806.