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Dirk with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Dirk with Sheath by Albrecht Dürer. The Dirk has a gold-colored blade. The Dirk's handle is made of brown wood or metal. There are carvings on the handle of a human figure on the front and sides. At the top, the carving depicts another figure lying on its back. A three-pronged protrusion extends from the bottom of the handle. The sheath is made of black material with a brown wooden or metal handle. It features a carved figure of a nude individual. The figure on the sheath has long hair and holds itself. The sheath's handle is thicker at the top and tapers towards the bottom. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650–1700
Medium
Steel, wood
Culture
French
Dimensions
499 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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