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Dagger (Dha) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal dagger with pointed tip and straight edge. Handle is carved with animal and has several holes. Hilt and guard are metal. Sheath is cylindrical, metal, and made of several connected sections. Dagger and sheath by Dha.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Bone, silver
Culture:
Burmese
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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