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Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger and sheath. The dagger has a silver metal blade with a pointed tip, and the hilt is also silver metal with an ornate design. The sheath is long and tapered, made of silver metal with a textured surface and a small loop on the side. The sheath has a rounded cap on the top. The dagger and sheath are placed vertically next to each other on a light gray background. The dagger's blade has two small rivets on either side, and the hilt has a decorative knob at the top. The sheath is positioned to the left of the dagger.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840–50
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, niello
Culture
Caucasian, possibly northern Dagestan
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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