Dagger-Axe with Whorl Decoration

Dian

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Caption

Dian. Dagger-Axe with Whorl Decoration, 5th century B.C.E.–early 1st century C.E.. Bronze, 5 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (13.0 x 25.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 1999.134.9.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Culture

Dian

Title

Dagger-Axe with Whorl Decoration

Date

5th century B.C.E.–early 1st century C.E.

Dynasty

Western Han Dynasty

Period

Warring States Period

Geography

Place made: Yunnan, China

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Ceremonial

Dimensions

5 1/8 x 9 7/8 in. (13.0 x 25.1 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

1999.134.9

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