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Fauchard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fauchard by Khanum. A long dagger with a silver-colored metal blade and handle. The blade features an etched design along its entire length. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the tip. A smaller curved blade is attached to the side of the main blade, near the handle. The handle appears to have a decorative design. The background is a solid light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1590–1600
Medium
Steel, wood, textile, copper alloy
Culture
probably Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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