Chou Dynasty dagger with wide blade and curved handle

Made:
1027-221 BCE in China
Bronze dagger with wide blade and curved handle

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Bronze dagger with wide blade and curved handle
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Bronze dagger with wide blade and curved handle, linear decoration in relief on handle, Chinese, apparently Chou Dynasty work, 1027BC-221BC

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A116903
Materials:
bronze and complete
Measurements:
overall: 305 mm
blade: 50 mm
handle: 47 mm
max: 77 mm
type:
dagger - weapon
credit:
Glendining