Scholar's Knife (Xiao) with Stylized Animal-Head Handle-End
late Zhou to Han dynasty, 4th century BCE-2nd century CE
Dimensions
L. 14.6 x W. 1.9 cm (5 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Dr. and Mrs. Milford D. Schulz purchased at the Louis Joseph auction company, Boston (ca. 1950s).
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