Ceremonial spear
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumPainted and gilded wood
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/8 × 2 1/4 × 22 3/4 inches (25.72 × 5.72 × 57.79 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Jeanne McCray Beals in memory of David Thomas Beals II, Helen Ward Beals, and David Thomas Beals III
Object number2006.9.9.1
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DescriptionThe pair of axes/spears are made of polychromed and gilded wood with paint losses in spots. Each features an axe blade in the mouth a fish-like creature and a spear pole in the mouth of a dragon. Above this is a wooden spear blade. The bottom of the shaft is hollow as they are meant to fit onto another pole of some type.
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