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Ceremonial mao spear head

Bronze handle with inlays; no surface decor on the blade; T'ao t'ieh design on the handle. Grey-ivory jade with variation of brown and blue clouds; bronze patinated handle; hollowed handle, with green crystal-like inlay.

Date
1600-1046 BCE
In our collection
since December the 26th, 2011 up to now
Dimensions
6 9/16 × 2 1/4 × 11/16 in., 0.2 lb. (16.67 × 5.72 × 1.75 cm, 0.1 kg) 1 × 11/16 in. (2.54 × 1.75 cm) (object part, bottom opening)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Greyish white jade with variations of bluish and brown clouds, bronze with green crystal inlay
Price
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Composition
cadmium85%
oxygen11%
zinc1%
iron3%