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Gold dagger handle. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 6th BC-5th BCE. This gold dagger handle has a conspicuous line on its sides, showing that it was probably cast in a two-piece mould. The hilt is hollowed out and both sides are decorated with a design known as 'dragon interlace'. It may have been made for display or for placing in a tomb for taking to the afterlife. 1937,0416.218.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART438604
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3087px × 3600px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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5th century BCE
6th century BCE
Dagger
Eastern Zhou Dynasty (771-256 BCE)
Gold
Goldwork