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Spear
UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China
The spear was a common weapon in ancient times. This spearhead would have been attached to a long wooden shaft. However, this object is carefully polished and the blade is new, with no signs of use. It was likely not made for a common spear to be used in combat.
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Details
- Title: Spear
- Creator: Unknown
- Creator Lifespan: Unknown
- Creator Nationality: China
- Creator Gender: Unknown
- Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
- Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province
- Physical Dimensions: w8.8 x h23 x d0.7 cm (Complete)
- Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
- Type: sculpture
- External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
- Medium: stone
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