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Dagger (Pesh-Kabz)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, thin, gray metal blade. The blade is pointed at the tip and has a slight curve. A short section of intricate design separates the blade from the black handle. The handle is made of a smooth material and has a slight curve at the top. A small metal loop protrudes from the top of the handle. The dagger is displayed on a plain grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, horn
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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