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Axe-Knife with Stiletto

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Axe-Knife with Stiletto has a long, thin, cylindrical handle made of metal with a textured surface. The handle is narrow and tapers slightly towards the bottom. A small round metal piece protrudes from the bottom. The top portion of the handle is wider with an intricate design in a floral pattern. The blade is wide and curved, resembling an axe head with a pointed end. The blade's top is curved downward. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Iron, silver, gold
Culture
Indian, Sind
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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