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Ceremonial Spearhead (<i>Tsukushi Boko</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, greenish metal object with a pointed tip and a flared end. The object has a central ridge running along its length. The surface is weathered and worn, with patches of brown and green patina. A small protrusion is visible near the flared end. The object is flat and appears to be made of bronze or copper. Its shape resembles a spearhead.

Artwork details

Date:
probably 1st–2nd century CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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