Blade (ge)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1100-900 BCE
DynastyShang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE) or Western Zhou period (approx. 1050-771 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 14 7/8 in x W. 2 7/8 in, H. 37.8 cm x W. 7.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B789
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
On viewLocationGallery 14
770-256 BCE
770-256 BCE
approx. 475-400 BCE
approx. 475-400 BCE
approx. 1500
1757-1800
approx. 300-221 BCE
approx. 300-221 BCE