Photo of collection object Dagger-Axe with Sylized Bird Motif on Handle — Dagger-Axe with Sylized Bird Motif on Handle, ca. 1600-1027 B.C.E.. Bronze, 11 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. (28.9 x 7.9 cm). Anonymous gift, 1999.134.3. Creative Commons-BY.

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Dagger-Axe with Sylized Bird Motif on Handle

ca. 1600-1027 B.C.E.

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Ceremonial
Formatted Medium: Bronze
Medium: bronze
Locations: Place made: China
Dynasty: Shang Dynasty
Period: Shang Dynasty
Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. (28.9 x 7.9 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 1999.134.3
Credit Line: Anonymous gift
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Dominant Colors

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