

Ceremonial dagger-ax
The "Ceremonial dagger-ax" by an unknown artist is a black-and-white image of an ancient, curved metal artifact. The object has a long, curved shape resembling a dagger or ax head, with a rounded tip and a straight edge. It appears to be made of metal, likely bronze, with a weathered and worn surface featuring darker patches. The object has four small holes on either side, two near the top and two near the bottom. A small, circular hole is visible near the bottom center. The artifact is mounted on a stand with a thin metal rod attached to a rectangular base. A small plaque on the base reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1924". The background is a plain wall with a lighter shade at the top and a slightly darker shade at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 412 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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