Period:Eastern Zhou dynasty Production date:5thC BC-4thC BC (circa)
Materials:bronze, wood,
Technique:
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Length: 17.20 centimetres
Description:
End of a halberd, ge. A socket of oval section with the smaller end blunted. The outside is in the shape of a bird, which on its head, neck and back carries the broader part of the socket. The bird has a curved beak, rounded tail and wings that are stepped and curved. The broader part of the socket is decorated with two bands of rounded and triangular spirals combined. Part of the wooden handle still remains in the socket. Made of bronze.
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![图片[1]-halberd BM-1932-1215.3-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Eastern Zhou dynasty/Bronzes/mid_01281875_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-halberd BM-1932-1215.3-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Eastern Zhou dynasty/Bronzes/mid_01393585_001.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:bronze, wood,
Technique:
Subjects:bird
Dimensions:Length: 17.20 centimetres
Description:
End of a halberd, ge. A socket of oval section with the smaller end blunted. The outside is in the shape of a bird, which on its head, neck and back carries the broader part of the socket. The bird has a curved beak, rounded tail and wings that are stepped and curved. The broader part of the socket is decorated with two bands of rounded and triangular spirals combined. Part of the wooden handle still remains in the socket. Made of bronze.
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