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Spearhead and Storage Case (清 矛頭)

17th–18th century
Not on view
With its pure form and clean lines, this spearhead shows a level of quality and refinement usually reserved for the best sword blades and seldom found on spears or other staff weapons. At the base of its socket there is a braided ring realistically chiseled in high relief. Engraved just above it is a design of a mountains and waves, a symbol of longevity called the Islands of the Immortals.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Spearhead and Storage Case (清 矛頭)
  • Date: 17th–18th century
  • Culture: spearhead, Chinese or Mongolian; case, Tibetan
  • Medium: Steel, gold, leather, copper, possibly cork, wood
  • Dimensions: L. of spearhead 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); L. of case 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
  • Classification: Shafted Weapons
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 2000
  • Object Number: 2000.206a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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