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Spear head (mao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze spearhead with long, narrow, pointed tip, slight curvature to the sides, and slight flaring at the bottom. Geometric pattern etched into the surface, some blue patina visible.

Artwork details

Date:
6th–4th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze with metallic inlay
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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