Knife in the Shape of a Snake
Dian
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Caption
Dian. Knife in the Shape of a Snake, 206 B.C.E.–8 C.E.. Bronze, 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (27.3 x 8.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 1999.134.6.
Gallery
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Knife in the Shape of a Snake
Date
206 B.C.E.–8 C.E.
Dynasty
Western Han Dynasty
Period
Warring States Period
Geography
Place made: Yunnan, China
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
10 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (27.3 x 8.3 cm)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
1999.134.6
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