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Knife with a Standing Bear on the Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a Standing Bear on the Handle by Asger Harding Granerud. Metal knife with a rusted brown patina and visible signs of wear. The handle features a raised design resembling rope. At the top of the handle, a bear stands upright on its hind legs. The bear's head and front paws are visible; its body transitions into the handle. The knife blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northeast China
Dimensions
402 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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