Couteau, M.C. 7451 B

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 inner mongolia dimensions - artwork: length: 21cm description: the end of the handle of this knife has a discoidal and openwork shape. Its two sides feature, in light relief, deer with antlers floating on their backs. The transition between handle and blade, the whole having been melted simultaneously, is marked with teeth on the cutting side. Institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7451 b. Date: Entre -799 et -500.