Imperial Jade-Handled Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of the "Imperial Jade-Handled Knife" by unknown artist. The knife is lying horizontally with the blade to the right. The blade is made of a pale green material, likely jade, with a smooth surface featuring a repeating pattern of raised lines. The handle is made of dark metal and features an intricate pattern of interlocking diamonds and other shapes. The handle has a pointed tip and a small decorative band near the base of the blade. The knife rests on a flat surface against a plain background. A small sign on the surface in front reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".