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Dagger axe (ge), one of a pair
Dagger axe (ge), one of a pair

Dagger axe (ge), one of a pair

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 475-400 BCE
PeriodEastern Zhou period (770–256 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 10 3/4 in x W. 6 in x D. 3/8 in, H. 27.3 cm x W. 15.2 cm x D. .95
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B679
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
On View
On view
LocationGallery 14
Dagger-ax (ge)
770-256 BCE
Dagger-ax (ge)
770-256 BCE
Blade (ge)
approx. 1100-900 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Axe
approx. 300 BCE - 200 CE or possibly earlier
Axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Axe
approx. 1500 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Head of an axe or adze
approx. 800-700 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE