Couteau, M.C. 7573(3)

Date of production: between -499 and -400 dating in century: 5th century bc. Ad type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): weapon materials and techniques: bronze location(s) of execution/production: inner mongolia (autonomous region of china) comment on the place of discovery: south-central inner mongolia dimensions - artwork: width: 26. 6cm length: 3. 9cm description: the flat pommel is made up of two rings joined together. Small squares appear in light relief on the guard and the pommel; on the handle, a central ridge is flanked by a series of semi-circles. Mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed) name of donor, testator, seller: morhange (mr) date of acquisition: 19–07–1929 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7573. Date: Entre -499 et -400.