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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a white ivory handle with a distinctive shape, featuring a long, narrow, tapered form with ridges and several curved protrusions along its length. The handle is attached to a metal base. The metal components are ornamental, with a crossguard and a grip with a textured surface. The dagger's blade is partially visible, appearing to be made of metal with a dark coloration. The title of the piece is "Partisan" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, copper alloy
Culture:
Swiss
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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