Couteau, M.C. 8991

Date of production: between -799 and -500 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): weapon materials and techniques: bronze comment on the place of discovery: northeast china or eastern mongolia dimensions - artwork: length: 21. 4cm width: 1. 8cm thickness: 1. 1cm description: each side of the handle of this knife bears, in light relief, figures of birds of prey. The end is decorated on one side with a rectangular protuberance with geometric patterns. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 03–1960 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 8991. Date: Entre -799 et -500.