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Knife with a Standing Tiger on the Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a Standing Tiger on the Handle by Unknown. Copper-colored metal knife with a long, narrow blade. The blade is widest at the top, tapering to a point at the bottom. A greenish patina covers parts of the blade. The handle is adorned with a standing tiger at the top. The tiger is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing left. Below the tiger, the handle features two long, parallel grooves and a rope-like design on either side. The background is plain and light purple.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northeast China
Dimensions
356 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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