China, probably Henan Province / Dagger Axe (Ge) with Pig and Whorls / Late Shang dynasty, Anyang phase, about 1300-1050 B.C.China, probably Henan Province
Dagger Axe (Ge) with Pig and Whorls
Late Shang dynasty, Anyang phase, about 1300-1050 B.C.

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Creator Nationality: China, probably Henan Province
Creator Name-CRT: China, probably Henan Province
Title: Dagger Axe (Ge) with Pig and Whorls
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Creation Date: Late Shang dynasty, Anyang phase, about 1300-1050 B.C.
Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Classification Term: Metalwork; bronze; weapon
Materials and Techniques: cast bronze
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (21.27 x 7.94 x 7.94 cm)
AMICA Contributor: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Owner Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
ID Number: AC1998.251.11
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Copyright: (c) Museum Associates/LACMA
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AMICA ID: LACM.AC1998.251.11
AMICA Library Year: 2003
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