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Object Number 40-13-60/9790
Display Title Bronze halberd (ko) - rectangular butt; undecorated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, arms, blade, central ridge, rectangular base
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Shang Dynasty?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China / Henan / <County> / Anyang
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 6.1 x 0.6 cm (8 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-13-60/9790
Provenance
Collector John Hadley Cox
Donor Donated by John Hadley Cox

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