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Halberd Blade with Tubular Socket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina metal object, T-shaped, with a long thin handle and wide top. Top is tubular, with etched designs on the surface. Three small animal figures on top, at even intervals, two on one end and one in the center. Animals appear to be lions or dogs. Top of object appears to be flat with rounded edges. Handle is smooth and thin. Object appears to be ancient.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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