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Spearhead: O.207-1946

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Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Bronze spear or arrow head, of a triangular shape.

Notes

History note: Bought from Karlbeck, 1933

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Oscar Raphael

Measurements and weight

Length: 27.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.

Dating

Shang-Yin Dynasty
-1200 - -1100

Materials used in production

Bronze

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.207-1946
Primary reference Number: 201955
Oscar Raphael number: 86
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Created: Friday 26 June 2015 Updated: Friday 24 August 2018 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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