Bronze Yue-Axe with Inscription
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: bronze
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineMary Elizabeth Isserstedt Bequest
Object number2006.010.004
DescriptionAxehead has a rectangular tang pierced with a round hole and sunken relief t'ieh masks on each side. The blade has two rectangular holes at the proximal end, curved concave sides and a curved convex blade edge. There are relief t'ao-t'ieh masks with large protruding ears on each side of the blade, one side also with two intaglio ideographs (2 character inscription). T'ao-t'ieh masks have been infilled with dark reddish material.Status
Not on view
C.1200 BC
-206 - 220
c.500 BC
1735 - 1795
Banko Ware
1644 - 1911
c.1900