

Short Sword and Sheath with Crouching Feline
Short Sword and Sheath with Crouching Feline by Unknown. The object has a rusted brown color with a darker patina in some areas. The handle at the top is cylindrical with a rounded end with four holes through it. The top section of the handle has decorative elements resembling a snarling face. The handle transitions into a cylindrical section with an etched pattern around the middle. The blade features an intricate latticework design with a repeating geometric pattern. Green inlays are present throughout the latticework on the blade. The sheath's latticework extends to form a guard below the handle. The blade tapers to a point at the bottom. The background of the image is light purple.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 10th–8th century BC
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Northeast China
- Dimensions
- 164 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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