Accession Number
1974/1.146

Title
Skinning Knife

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
3rd century BCE

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
10 11/16 in. x 1 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. ( 27.2 cm x 4.5 cm x 1.9 cm )

Credit Line
The Oliver J. Todd Memorial Collection

Label copy
During the Northern Wei Period, the nomadic rulers adopted and further promoted Chinese cultural customs. This policy resulted in one of the most refined art styles in Chinese history. The clay figures and animals with realistic modeling, reflected this trend.
Maribeth Graybill, Senior Curator of Asian Art
Exhibited in "Flora and Fauna in Chinese Art," April 6, 2002 - December 1, 2002.

Primary Object Classification
Arms and Armor

Primary Object Type
knife

Additional Object Classification(s)
Metalwork

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Asia
knife