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Knife (<i>Matchu</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a wooden handle. The knife has a curved blade with a pointed tip; the blade is silver-colored with darker areas. The blade has a metal piece attached to it, which is decorated with a figure. The handle is light brown with darker stripes; it appears to be made of wood and features a distinctive crack. The background of the image is light gray. Knife by Matchu.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory, brass
Culture:
South Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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