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Fragment of a Dagger Hilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green metal object with gold inlays. Fragment of a dagger hilt. Rectangular with rounded corners. Narrower end is straight across. Wider end has a protrusion on top right. Etched gold lines form circles and teardrops. Background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam (North)
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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