Description

這是一把手柄比較特殊青銅匕首. 它的造形鑄成像竹片編織似的通花,生動而且更見輕巧. 在條紋交接上鑲着細小的綠松石, 劍首頂上也装了一塊完整無瑕的白玉, 寶石雖小, 但點綴起來使這小劍顯得更精巧名貴多了.

This bronze dagger has an interesting Grip handle. Its shape was molded like the weaving of cane strip. Turquoise beads were inlaid on top of the cross sections. A piece of white jade was mounted on the pommel. The jewels appear to be small, yet they made the sward look so outstanding and precious.

Circa West Zhou 西周 (1046-771 BC)