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Dagger (Kard) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger and its sheath. The sheath is on the left, made of brass, long and tapered with a rounded end. The sheath is adorned with a brass shield-like design on its top half, accompanied by a small loop on the right side near the top. The bottom half features a similar design, with a small knob at the very bottom. The sheath exhibits signs of wear, with some areas appearing tarnished or damaged. The dagger on the right has a silver blade with an intricate gold design. The handle is dark-colored, possibly made of wood or horn, with a gold design around the base. The blade is long and tapered to a point. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Steel, agate, gold, wood, velvet, copper
Culture
Persian, Qajar
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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