The Kill
| Title | The Kill |
|---|---|
| Date | 300–100 BCE 2nd century BCE |
| Medium | Painted clamshell |
| Classification | Painting |
| Origin | China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | The Kill, 300–100 BCE. China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE). Painted clamshell; overall: 7.5 x 9 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Clark in memory of Flora L. Terry, 1957.139 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“The Kill” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 300–100 BCE. It is executed in painted clamshell and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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