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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger with Sheath by its artist, has a dagger with a curved, brown wooden handle and a metal bolster. The blade of the dagger appears to be wavy and made of a silver or gray metal. The blade also appears to be weathered with spots of dark discoloration. To the right of the dagger is a sheath, also weathered with spots of dark discoloration on a lighter background. The sheath appears to be made of metal and has a cylindrical shape. Both the dagger and sheath are set against a plain, light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, silver wire
Culture
Philippine, Mindanao
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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