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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger titled "Partisan" by its artist. The dagger has a long and slender blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver with etching and some wear near the tip. There is a decorative area in the center of the dagger's handle where the blade meets it. The handle is not fully shown. The decorative area features a circular design surrounded by floral patterns and two curved protrusions on either side. The dagger is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1630
Medium
Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread
Culture
German
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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