Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, narrow, pointed blade with a worn silver-gray color and visible signs of aging and wear. The blade's surface shows spots of darker discoloration. The dagger's handle has a round, flat top with a short neck below it, followed by a cylindrical section with an engraved band. A second engraved band is located below. The sheath is dark brown and black with a flared base and a metal band at the top and bottom. The sheath features a carved vertical line design on its surface. The sheath is positioned to the right of the dagger. The background is plain and light-colored.