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Knife-Spoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, thin, dark-colored metal object with a spoon-like shape at the top and a sharp point at the bottom, resembling a combination of a knife and spoon. The object titled "Knife-Spoon" by an unknown artist, is centered vertically against a light purple background. The metal object has a rough texture with visible signs of wear and tear, and its surface appears to have a mix of dark brown, gray, and reddish hues. The spoon-like end is rounded and smooth, while the rest of the object tapers down to a sharp point. The background is a solid light purple color, providing a clean and simple contrast to the object.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 1st millennium BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northeast China
Dimensions
404 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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