Fragment of dagger blade
Fragment of dagger blade

Currently not on view

Fragment of dagger blade,

4th–3rd century BCE

Chinese
y1949-33

Information

Title
Fragment of dagger blade
Dates

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium
Silver with niello inlay
Dimensions
h. 11.8 cm., w. 4.6 cm., d. 1.0 cm. (4 11/16 x 1 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift Mrs. Albert E. McVitty
Object Number
y1949-33
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Type
fragments, daggers (weapons)
Materials
silver
Techniques
niello
Subject
geometric patterns

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