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1952.10.013

Ceremonial tool or weapon, of copper alloy. [MJD (Verve) 17/5/2016]

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1952.10.013

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceremonial tool or weapon, of copper alloy. [MJD (Verve) 17/5/2016]
Long description
Ceremonial tool or weapon, of copper alloy. The blade is flat, spear-shaped with tanged end. [MJD (Verve) 17/5/2016]
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person
Field collector William Cohn
PRM source William Cohn
Date / Period
Date made: Before 206 BC
Date collected
By 1952
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1952
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Width 38 mm, Length: max 210 mm, Depth 2 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1952.10.013
Research and responses

According to Ancient History Encyclopaedia "The Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) was one of the longest of China’s major dynasties." (http://www.ancient.eu/Han_Dynasty/ accessed 7/9/2017) [MJD (Verve) 7/9/2017]

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Ritual and Ceremonial, Spear, Ceremonial Object

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