Hatchet Head
CultureChinese
DateEastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 B.C.E.)
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 × 3/16 × 4 7/8 inches (8.26 × 0.48 × 12.38 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number40-49
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DescriptionHead of hatchet. Dragon holds in three clawed paws and mouth the blade engraved with intertwined serpents. Rear end of dragon becomes bird which holds snake in beak. Hard, smooth green patina.
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