Bronze spearhead, Western Zhou-early Eastern Zhou dynasty, China, 8th century BC. Artist: Unknown

Bronze spearhead, Western Zhou-early Eastern Zhou dynasty, China, 8th century BC. Artist: Unknown

1-233-719 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Bronze spearhead with taotie pattern, Western Zhou-early Eastern Zhou dynasty, China, 8th century BC. A bronze spearhead, the blade section is comparatively short with a stubby point. The long handle section is decorated on both sides with three taotie masks, one on top of the other. The piece is typical of southwest China, particularly Sichuan province.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Bronze

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Art & Literature

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2214x2831
File Size : 18,363kb


Aliases

  1. BATEA : 230a
  1. 0440000328
  1. 1-233-719
  1. 1233719
  1. 328
  1. BATEA : 230a


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