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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a dagger or sword with a triangular blade and gold-colored decorative elements. The blade is long and pointed, tapering to a sharp point at the tip. It features a distinctive shape with a narrow top that widens slightly towards the bottom, which has a wavy edge. The blade's surface appears to have been polished but shows signs of wear. A gold-colored metal piece encircles the base of the blade where it meets the handle. The handle is wrapped in a material resembling woven fibers or cord. Two gold-colored decorative pieces are partially visible on either side of the dagger. The background is a light blue wall. The artist and title of the image are "Partisan".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1510–25
Medium:
Steel, gold, wood, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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