metal, bronze, sculpture
metal
sculpture
bronze
ancient-mediterranean
sculpture
statue
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (19.05 x 6.35 cm)
Copyright: Public Domain
This Ceremonial Blade was crafted by an anonymous artist, using bronze. Imagine the weight of this object, not just physically, but culturally. It speaks of rituals, power, and the intersection of the practical with the sacred. Blades like this were not merely tools but were potent symbols within their societies. Who wielded this blade? What ceremonies did it grace? Consider the labor involved in its creation, the mining of the metal, and the crafting of the form. The questions it raises about identity, about the beliefs and power structures of its time, are palpable. Reflect on what this blade represents in terms of human connection to the spiritual and the material world. Its presence invites us to contemplate the narratives and histories that shape our understanding of the past.
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