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Knife with Bird's Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Bird's Head by Unknown. Dark metal knife with a bird's head at the top. The bird's head has a small circular eye on the top and a hole below. The handle of the knife has engraved designs. The blade is dark brown and slightly curved. The background is light purple.

Artwork details

Date:
8th–6th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northeast China
Dimensions:
380 × 625 px
Museum record:
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