

Dagger (Qama)
The Dagger (Qama) by its artist is an object with a long, thin blade and a handle. The blade is made of dark metal with intricate etchings or engravings covering its surface. The blade tapers to a sharp point at the end and has a central ridge running along its length. The handle is made of light-colored material, possibly bone or ivory, and is attached to the blade with two small dark metal rivets. The handle has a distinctive shape, with a narrow top and a wider base where it meets the blade. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Steel, ivory, gold, silver
- Culture
- Caucasian
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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