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Long Skewer of Roasted Pigeons (Flambé)

A long metal skewer threaded with roasted pigeons arrives flaming at Lao Che's banquet table in the Shanghai nightclub ballroom. A waiter flambés the dish amid rising tensions from poisoned champagne and failed artifact exchange. Indiana Jones snatches the burning skewer after Chen shoots Wu Han, hurls it across the table, and impales Chen's chest, igniting his clothes and fueling the erupting brawl as Indy fights for the antidote.
4 appearances

Purpose

Serves roasted pigeons flambé style during the banquet; repurposed by Indiana Jones as improvised flaming spear against Chen.

Significance

Triggers violent chaos after Wu Han's death, underscoring Indy's resourcefulness despite poison effects, Willie's sabotage, and Lao Che's betrayal, propelling the frantic antidote pursuit and mission collapse.

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When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments