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Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sword with a long, pointed blade and a short handle. The blade is dark-colored, with visible rust and corrosion spots, and appears to be made of metal. The blade is narrow and tapers to a point at the tip. The handle is short and has a small, round pommel at the end. There are several small ridges or rings on the handle. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Sword". The artist is not visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze with lacquer-like patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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