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Eared Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Eared Dagger by an unknown artist features a dagger with a long, dark green blade that tapers to a point. The blade appears to be made of metal, showing signs of aging and wear. Attached to the top of the blade is a white section with a bone-like appearance. Above this section is a handle with two protrusions on either side resembling ears. The handle is rounded at the top. The dagger is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1100 BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Iranian, Lorestan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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