National Museum of Asian Art
Straight chisel (<em>gui</em>圭) with face and bird
ca. 3000-ca. 1700 BCE
Ceremonial implement of the type kuei [gui 圭]; short narrow form with beveled end and perforated handle; mottled dark olive brown, reddish brown, olive green, and orange; decoration: in sensible relief and channeled, a demon head on one side, a spread eagle on reverse, triple grooves across handle; dull luster.
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