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Dagger-Ax (<i>Ge</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze artifact with a handle and a curved blade, resembling both a dagger and an ax; handle not separated from blade; four oval holes; patina; predominantly brown color; pointed tip; wide, flat guard; handle long and slightly curved; metal surface weathered. Dagger-Ax (Ge) by Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Chinese, Yan kingdom
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
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