The tang displays a dragon figure, originally inlaid, and a dent in its contour, the origin and meaning of which are obscure. This type of Kuo is quite common, several specimens having come from An-yang. One of the lugs has been broken off this example. Patina green.

Dagger-axe (ge), 12th-11th century BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more

Bronzeexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.21

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Title
Dagger-axe (ge)
Role
Artist
Accession Number
50.46.21
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The tang displays a dragon figure, originally inlaid, and a dent in its contour, the origin and meaning of which are obscure. This type of Kuo is quite common, several specimens having come from An-yang. One of the lugs has been broken off this example. Patina green.