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Skinning Knife

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Skinning Knife
3rd century BCE
Chinese
bronze
10 11/16 in. x 1 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. ( 27.2 cm x 4.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
The Oliver J. Todd Memorial Collection
1974/1.146

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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.

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