Couteau, M.C. 6824(2), Entre -1000 et -800

Date of production: between -1000 and -800 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): weapon materials and techniques: bronze location of discovery: china comment on the place of discovery: northeast china or northeast inner mongolia dimensions - artwork: length: 10. 6cm width: 1. 9cm description: a very stylized animal head forms the pommel of this little knife. A ring which may represent ears or horns was used for attachment. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 05–06–1924 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6824. Date: Entre -1000 et -800.