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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina sword with a long, narrow blade and pointed tip. The blade is mostly green with some darker green and black spots. The hilt is made of metal with a small knob at the top. A short section of gold-colored metal separates the hilt from the blade. The background is off-white. Sword by Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 4th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze with inlay of turquoise
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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