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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a grayscale, close-up of a knife. The knife is positioned vertically, with the blade facing downwards. The metal blade has a rounded tip and a straight edge on the right side. The left side of the blade is irregularly shaped, with a curved top edge. A small circular indentation is visible at the top of the blade. The number "283" is written in black marker on the blade. The background is a plain, light-colored surface. The image appears to be a simple, utilitarian depiction of a knife. The artist of the image is not visually apparent. The title of the image is "Knife".

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
Asia or America
Dimensions
268 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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