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Maker: Unknown
Bronze axe head. The blade, socket, and socket cap all one piece of metal. The blade is flanked by two tigers. On the blade is a coiled dragon, a conventionalised dragon's head, and a t'ao t'ieh mask in the piece of blade at the back. On the cap is an elephant's head with horse's legs and a tiger's head at the back.
History note: Bought from Yamanaha
Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946
Height: 11.1 cm
Length: 14.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.
Chou Dynasty (1122-249 BC)
Circa
-0500
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-0249
Accession number: O.192-1946
Primary reference Number: 138298
Oscar Raphael number: 104
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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