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Dagger: O.205-1946

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bronze dagger with an Ibex’s head. The dagger is curved, with a single edged blade. The grip is hatched, with an inscription on one side on a square cartouche. The cartouche on the other side is blank. There is a small bug below the neck of the goat, who head forms the end of the handle.

Notes

History note: Bought from Bluett January 1931

Legal notes

Oscar C. Raphael Bequest, 1941, received 1946

Measurements and weight

Length: 30.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1941) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
Circa -0206 - 220

Materials used in production

Bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.205-1946
Primary reference Number: 138314
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 12 January 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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