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Han dynasty bronze whistling arrowhead, 1954

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/3/5/9

Scope and Contents

The metal tin contains 1 metal specimen wrapped in paper. The tin is inscribed in Joseph Needham’s handwriting with:i

'Whistling arrowhead of bronze (Han?) From Rewi Alley. Dec 1954'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954

Extent

2 object(s) : Metal and paper.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Rewi Alley (1897-1987).

Dimensions

5 x 2 x 2 cm

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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