

Short Sword with Birds' Heads on the Handle
Short Sword with Birds' Heads on the Handle by unknown artist. The object is a short sword or dagger with a bronze or copper color and a green patina. The sword is long and narrow with a pointed tip. The blade is flat and straight. The handle is short with two bird's head designs on either side near the top. The bird's heads are facing outwards. A hole is visible on the handle near the top. The handle's top is shaped like a mushroom, with two curved parts on either side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th–5th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- North China and south-central Inner Mongolia
- Dimensions
- 362 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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