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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, narrow blade with a pointed tip and wavy edges. The blade is silver with a gold design in the middle. The design features a sunburst pattern with gold lines extending from a central point. Below the design, there are two curved gold pieces that resemble horns or wings. The handle is gold with an intricate design. A red and gold tassel is attached to the bottom of the handle, which is wrapped with a peach-colored cord. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1690
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, gold
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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