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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip and a straight edge, made of silver or metal with a darker patina at the base. The handle is cylindrical and made of dark material with a silver or light-colored design. The dagger's blade is approximately the same length as the handle. The sheath is long and narrow, matching the dagger's shape, with a pointed tip and a design that matches the handle, featuring a mix of dark and light colors. It is placed next to the dagger. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Dagger with Sheath". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 14th–15th century
Medium:
Iron, silver
Culture:
probably Central or West Asian
Dimensions:
234 × 624 px
Museum record:
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