Dagger-axe (Ko)
The tang displays a dragon figure, originally inlaid, and a dent in its contour, the origin and meaning of which are obscure. This type of Kuo is quite common, several specimens having come from An-yang. One of the lugs has been broken off this example. Patina green.
- Date
- 12th-11th century BCE
- In our collection
- since June the 7th, 2013 up to now
- Dimensions
- 9 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 3/8 in., 0.7 lb. (24.45 × 6.35 × 0.95 cm, 0.3 kg)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Bronze
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 45% iron 33% atium 15% copper 4% cadmium 0% zinc 3%