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Knife Coin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Knife Coin by Unknown Artist depicts a bronze knife with a curved blade and a ring at the end of the handle. The blade is wider at the tip and tapers towards the handle. The curved blade has a slight convex edge and a straight back. The handle is long and thin with three horizontal lines etched into it. There are seven symbols etched into the blade. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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