Knife (Chopper)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a knife with a distinctive hook-shaped blade. The blade is made of silver-colored metal and features a curved, hook-like shape with a pointed tip. The blade's surface exhibits a textured appearance with a darker patina. The handle is constructed from light-colored wood or bamboo, adorned with thin dark stripes. A dark metal band encircles the top and bottom of the handle. The handle's top is capped with a small, dark metal piece. The knife's hilt features a short, raised guard. The blade and hilt junction displays intricate engravings. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The knife is titled "Knife (Chopper)" and attributed to an unknown artist.