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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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