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Ceremonial dagger-ax

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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