Spearhead
79-21-1
From: China
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Mao 矛 |
| Object Number | 79-21-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Zhou Dynasty |
| Date Made | Zhou Dynasty |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Copper Alloy | Bronze |
| Description | Bronze, hollow, faceted, octagonal spearhead (mao 矛) with a shaft. The piece is cast with a flat triangular double edged blade. Smooth olive green surface with patches of bright green encrustation. |
| Length | 13.4 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1979 |
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