

Short Sword and Sheath with Animal Motifs
The image shows a short sword and sheath with animal motifs. The sword's blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip, made of a weathered bronze or metal material. The handle is decorated with animal designs including birds and other creatures, likely from the Shang Dynasty. The guard is thin and flat. The sheath is on the right. The sheath is decorated with similar animal motifs to the sword and has two small loops for a belt. The background of the image is a solid light purple color. The artist and title of the piece are not visually represented.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 7th–6th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Northeast China
- Dimensions
- 360 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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