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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal knife with a long, thin blade and a decorative handle. The handle features a circular top with an etched number "77". The handle has a raised pattern resembling a chain or rope design. The blade is slightly curved and tapers to a point at the tip. The image is titled "Knife" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
8th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northeast China or southeast Inner Mongolia
Dimensions:
383 × 623 px
Museum record:
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