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1884.21.56

Battle-axe with crescent blade with square-sectioned hammer-like end projecting on the blade butt.[SM 16/04/2007]

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1884.21.56

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Collection type
Object
Description
Battle-axe with crescent blade with square-sectioned hammer-like end projecting on the blade butt.[SM 16/04/2007]
Long description
Battle-axe with crescent blade with square-sectioned hammer-like end projecting on the blade butt. The blade has an inscription in Chinese characters on one side and is eye-hafted to a wooden haft with a hole that runs through the centre from front to back.[SM 16/04/2007]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Unknown
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Length: max 582 mm, Width: max 190 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.21.56 PR Cat other PR nos: 948

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Writing, Axe, Inscription

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