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Spearhead: O.193-1946

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bronze spearhead, with a raised central ridge and an ornamental blade. There are wing like ornaments on either side of the ridge, with a seal character on the socket.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Karlbeck, 1933

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael

Measurements and weight

Length: 29.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Chou Dynasty (1122-249 BC)
Production date: 400 BC : Warring states period

Materials used in production

Bronze

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.193-1946
Primary reference Number: 201959
Oscar Raphael number: 88
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Audit data

Created: Friday 26 June 2015 Updated: Saturday 11 March 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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