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Sheath Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the object titled "Sheath Knife" by an unknown artist. The object is a knife sheath in two pieces, with a light color and a cylindrical shape. The sheath is divided into sections, with the left piece being longer than the right. The surface features a pattern of cut-out shapes, including flowers and leaves. The two pieces are separated by a small gap and a thin metal band with illegible text. The background of the image is solid black. A small white label at the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM".

Artwork Details

Date
1796–1875
Medium
Nephrite, white with very light greenish tint
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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