‘XIAO’ TYPE KNIFE

China

Year 2nd-1st century BCE

Materials Bronze, brown-amber patina with golden hues

Inventory Cb/69.D

Dimensions l 28,5 cm

Definition Weapon

Collection

China

Additional Infos Provenance: North-eastern China (Shandong ?)

Description Flat knife, very long and thin, with blade and handle made in one piece. The end of the hilt is configured like a dragon's head: a curved oval hook starts from the creature's head and ends between its wide-open jaws. The handle's corners are a continuation of the dragon's nape, and then progress straight into the blade for about twice its length. The cutting edge of the knife is located on the opposite side of the blade.