Ceremonial halberd blade or finial

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dramatic and imposing shape of this massive blade exemplifies the flamboyant style of bronze decoration in the early Western Zhou dynasty (ca. 1046–771 B.C.) and suggests that it served as a ceremonial weapon or ritual finial.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art