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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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