Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory handle with metal cap on right end. Carved figure on left end resembles a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a Qilin. The creature has a rounded body and a large head with a long snout. Its hair-like or feather-like protrusions flow backward, covering its back. The creature's left eye is circular. The body of the handle has carved feather or fabric-like designs. The metal cap on the right end appears to be made of silver or another dark metal and has a decorative design. The background is a plain off-white surface. Title: Knife. Artist: Unspecified.