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Dagger (Pesh-kabz)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with a metal blade and handle. The knife has a curved, pointed blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver-colored and appears to be made of metal. The handle is brown with a gold-colored and inlaid with turquoise stones. The handle is shaped like a hook or a beak. A small decorative piece is on top of the handle. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, horn, turquoise
Culture:
Indian or Persian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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