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Knife with Recumbent Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a recumbent horse on top. The knife is made of metal, likely bronze or copper, with a dark patina and some green corrosion. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the bottom. The top of the knife features a horse lying down, with its head raised and looking to the right. The horse's body is adorned with a pattern of dots. The background of the image is a solid light purple color. The knife appears to be an ancient artifact, possibly from a museum or collection, created by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
North China
Dimensions
407 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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