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Dagger with Sheath, Belt, and Accessories

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a dagger with sheath, belt, and accessories. Long, thin, dark-colored belt with patterned sections at both ends. Belt has a metal fastener on the left end. On the left, a dagger sheath with a curved bottom hangs from the belt by a cord with beads. A small pouch hangs below the cord. On the right, a small pouch hangs from the belt by a chain. To the right of the pouch is a dagger with a long, thin blade and a cylindrical handle. The dagger sheath is long and thin. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Iron, leather, bone, horn, ray skin, copper, silver, textile
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
599 × 415 px
Museum record:
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