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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The dagger has a silver blade with a slight curve near the tip. The handle is curved and hook-shaped at the top. The handle and top of the dagger are decorated with gold, red, and turquoise designs. The sheath is long and narrow with a pointed tip and a decorative top and bottom. It is covered in a gold and blue pattern. The dagger and sheath are placed on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, rock crystal, gold, silver, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, textile, wood
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette