Dagger-axe (ge) with geometric decoration

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Historical period(s): Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1050-771 BCE

Medium: Bronze with mother of pearl inlay

Dimensions: H x W: 29.3 x 12.2 cm (11 9/16 x 4 13/16 in)

Geography: China, Henan Province, purportedly from Xun xian

Notes: purportedly from Xun xian

Credit Line: Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number: F1934.8

On View Location: Currently not on view

Classification(s): Metalwork, Weapon and Armament

Type: Weapon

Keywords: casting, China, inlay, Western Zhou dynasty (ca. 1050 - 771 BCE), WWII-era provenance

Provenance: Provenance information is currently unavailable

Previous Owner(s): Tonying and Company

Collection Area(s): Chinese Art

Web Resources: Google Cultural Institute

Rights Statement: Copyright with museum

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