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Lance with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long silver dagger with a pointed tip, straight edge, and flat side. Handle made of wood with metal wrapping around it. Metal wrapping features an ornate pattern. Handle extends out of frame. Next to dagger is a wooden sheath with a darker wooden cap on top and tied with thin cord at the bottom. Sheath is slightly curved. Background is plain gray. Title is "Lance with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gold, bamboo, wood
Culture
Thai
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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