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Spear-handle finial
Spear-handle finial

Spear-handle finial

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 300-221 BCE
PeriodEastern Zhou period (770-256 BCE) or later
MaterialsBronze with inlaid gold
DimensionsH. 3 3/4 in x W. 1 1/8 in x D. 3/4 in, H. 9.5 cm x W. 2.8 cm x D. 2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B628
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
On view
LocationGallery 14
Spear-handle finial
approx. 300-221 BCE
Spear-handle finial
approx. 300-221 BCE
Spear-handle finial
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