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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, thin, pointed silver blade. The blade is engraved with intricate designs on both sides. Attached to the base of the blade is a wide crossguard with a central round metal piece. The crossguard has a distinctive shape, with curved ends that resemble a sunburst or a star. The hilt is silver with engraved designs and has a small circular decoration. The handle appears to be made of wood and is a reddish-brown color, visible at the bottom of the image. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1710
Medium
Steel, wood (ash), iron
Culture
French
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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