Knife decorated with long animal and a bird’s head on the hilt
| Accession Nr.: | L.35 |
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| Type: | metalwork |
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| Date of production: |
5th century BC
Easter Zhou dynasty |
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| Materials: | bronze |
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| Dimensions: | width: 2.1 cm depth: 0.5 cm length: 19.4 cm |
The handle features the elongated figure of a predator, with its tail curled upwards. At the end of the handle is a bird’s head embellishment; what makes the elaboration of the bird’s head particularly interesting is the fact that it forms the outline of the predator’s paw and head at the same time.
