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Maker: Unknown
Bronze spear head with a green patina, and mineral preserved organics in the socket. The blade appears as the tongue projecting from the jaws of a crocodile; possibly the gharial (Gavialis Gangeticus), commonly found in India and Burma. On the top of the head there is a rectangular projection pierced by a circular hole, and on each side of the socket there is a circular hole
Oval label printed in black with a tower and 'Malcolm Collection', inscribed in blue black ink 'A.2'
The edges of the blade and its tip are chipped, and there is a large chip in the socket.
History note: Major General Sir Neil Malcolm
Lent to the museum by Helen H. L. Whittow (nee Malcolm)
Length: 18 cm
Method of acquisition: Loan (1992) by Whittow, Helen H. L. (nee Malcolm)
Han Dynasty (BC 206 - AD 220)
Production date:
AD 0220
: Han Dynasty, or earlier
Accession number: ML.1-1992
Primary reference Number: 206797
A.2
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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