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Sword with Relief Design

11th century BCE
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sword with Relief Design
  • Period: Early Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BCE)
  • Date: 11th century BCE
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: L. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); Gr. W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Gift of Max Falk, 1994
  • Object Number: 1994.565
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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