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Knife (Kard)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a curved blade and off-white handle. The blade is dark-colored with gold accents near the handle. The gold accents are ornate and appear to be a decorative element. The handle is made of a smooth, off-white material, possibly bone or ivory, and is rounded at the top. The blade is curved and tapered to a point at the tip. The background is a plain gray color. Knife by Kard.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory (walrus), gold
Culture
Persian, Qajar
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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