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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger with Sheath features a green textured handle with a silver top and bottom adorned with pink, blue, and green gems. A pink gemstone-studded band encircles the top of the handle. The dagger's blade is silver with gold detailing. The sheath matches the handle in green texture and gemstone embellishments. Both pieces are set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, skin (shark), jade, gold, ruby, emerald, sapphire, gemstone, silver
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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