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Cinquedea

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cinquedea by an unknown artist. The image shows a dagger with a long, narrow blade and a short handle. The blade is silver with a gold section near the handle. The handle is brown with gold accents and a gold arch at the top. The blade is pointed at the tip. The background is light gray. The dagger has a distinctive shape, with a curved top and a straight edge. The handle has a small decoration on it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1500
Medium
Steel, gold, copper alloy, horn, brass
Culture
Italian, possibly Emilia
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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