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Blade and Mounting for a Double-Edged Dagger (Ken)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double-edged dagger with long, slender blade. Blade is gray with darker line running vertically down center. Gold-colored metal bands at base of blade. Hilt made of dark-colored metal with gold accents. Hilt has ornate design with curved shapes at top and bottom. Bottom of hilt is wider than top, with two curved prongs pointing outward. Background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
blade, late 12th–early 13th century; mounting, 14th century
Medium
Steel, wood, copper, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
375 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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