Battle Axe

41-37-245

From: Inner Mongolia (uncertain) | Ordos

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 41-37-245
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Central Asian
Provenience Inner Mongolia (uncertain) | Ordos
Period Han Dynasty
Date Made 100BC - 100AD
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Pierced
Description

Battle axe. Brass. Flat eliptical blade preceeding from circular hollow shaft with single pierced hole. Green water patina.

Length 7.2 cm
Width 6.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from William Mayer, 1941
Other Number N-3 - Other Number

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