National Museum of Asian Art
Dagger-axe (<em>ge</em> 戈) with bird, fragment reworked
ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE
Miniature blade. Ornament in form of miniature curved blade with two conical perforations drilled from the same side; gray and terra cotta color with traces of ochre stain; blade beveled, handle in form of crested bird, decoration incised on one side, in relief on the other; satin smooth surface except for area of granular white disintegration on one side. (Tip of blade slightly chipped.)
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