Accession Number1981/2.68
TitleSpearhead (Mao)
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date3rd century BCEMedium & SupportbronzeDimensions 13 1/4 in. x 1 3/4 in. x 7/8 in. ( 33.6 cm x 4.5 cm x 2.2 cm )
Credit LineGift of F. Karel WiestLabel copyThe spearhead was a later invention among bronze weaponry. It was designed for the infantry to protect themselves against the cavalry. It could also be combined with a blade to form a halberd, used on horseback for piercing and cutting.
Primary Object Classification Arms and Armor Primary Object TypespearheadAdditional Object Classification(s)MetalworkCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
http://umma.umich.edu/request-image for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.
Keywords
weaponry