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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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