Accession No

1937.337


Description

Copper alloy halberd butt. Socket with drop-shaped cross-section; horizontal raised ridges below mouth; tapering, faceted body terminating in a flat tip. A small circular hole under raised ridges. Green patina.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China


Period

?3rd century BC


Source

Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1937.337


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

114mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
See catalogue card for sketch.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Bronze halberd butt, "KO" .
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy halberd butt. Socket with drop-shaped cross-section; horizontal raised ridges below mouth; tapering, faceted body terminating in a flat tip. A small circular hole under raised ridges. Green patina.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Danlei Zhou


FM:65520

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