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Polearm, F47.2

Physical Description

Polearm style weapon. Long black painted wooden shaft with attached blade. Blade is long, tapering slowly to the tip, and then curving sharply into a point. Blade is attached to shaft by rivets in the shape of a flower and three gold coloured bands. An oval guard is between blade and shaft.

Provenance

Used in the Boxer Rebellion
Locality:

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 185 x 75 x 65.8mm

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