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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, slender blade with a distinctive wavy edge. The blade is white and appears to be made of a material that resembles ice or crystal. The blade tapers to a sharp point at the tip. The hilt is made of metal, with a silver-colored crossguard and a grip that is mostly outside of the frame. The crossguard has a decorative design with gold accents. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1690
Medium:
Steel, wood (pine), brass
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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