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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver dagger titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, narrow, pointed blade with a straight edge on both sides. The blade is silver and features an engraved design on the lower half. The design includes a cross in the center and curved sections on either side, resembling a bird's head or a beak. The handle appears to be made of dark metal and has a decorative knob at the bottom. The knob is covered in a brown and yellow material, possibly leather or wood. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1620
Medium:
Steel, wood, iron, textile, metallic thread
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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