Bronze halberds were used during Yayoi-period ceremonies. The narrow blade suggests it is the type that might have actually been used in battle, but the rather dull point and the hole for a cord at the end of its handle that would make it a more practical weapon appears to be decorative. This was discovered deposited in the ground at the bottom of the Kinsei River, which flows into the Seto Inland Sea.
YOSHIZAWA SatoruEnglish by Mary Lewine
Buddhist Art Paradise: Jewels of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2021.7, p.329, no.238.
Ceremonical bronze halberd (Excavated from Kawanoe-shi, Ehime)
Bronze
L 82.2
Yayoi period 1th century-3th century
- D017692
- D017692
- 1997/03/13
- A024997
- 1997/03/13
- A024660
- 1992/12/14
- A024662
- 1992/12/14
- A024664
- A024665
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| Accession Number | 723-0 |
|---|---|
| Category | Archaeological Works |
| Provenance | Excavated from Kawanoe-shi, Ehime |
| Bibliography | Buddhist Art Paradise: Jewels of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 2021.7, 354p. Masterpieces from the Collection of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 1997, 350p. (Japanese) |