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Black arrows of bamboo with metal points and golden feathers
Black arrows of bamboo with metal points and golden feathers
Object Number 46-78-60/8776
Display Title Black arrows of bamboo with metal points and golden feathers
Descriptions
Object Description Black arrows of bamboo with metal points and golden feathers
Inventory Description Metal, arms, arrows, wood shafts, black, red, gold paint, metal points, feather
Classification
  • Spear Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Wood, Pigment, Feather
Dimensions Overall: 88 x 3.4 x 3.3 cm (34 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 46-78-60/8776
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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