Drill for carving jade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Drill for carving jade by Unknown. The image shows a long, thin metal object with a pointed tip on the right side. The object is centered in the image and is oriented horizontally. It has darker discoloration along the surface, appearing almost black in some areas and lighter in others, suggesting a worn texture. The object tapers to a point at the right end. The background is a solid gray color.