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Spear Tip (Mao)Eastern Zhou dynasty, 771-221 B.C.

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Ancient bronze sword with long tapering blade covered in blue-green patina, with a short cylindrical handle showing rust-brown corrosion, displayed diagonally against a gray background

Unknown, Spear Tip (Mao), Eastern Zhou dynasty, 771-221 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Spear Tip (Mao)
Place Made
China
Date Made
Eastern Zhou dynasty, 771-221 B.C.
Medium
Cast bronze with gilding
Dimensions
10 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (26.04 x 2.22 x 1.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.56
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art