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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger with sheath. The dagger's handle features a greenish metal element with an ornate top resembling a crown, which has a small protrusion and decorative balls. The handle's greenish metal element has a ribbed design. The blade appears to be made of metal, exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of wear and tear. The sheath, made of reddish-brown leather, is positioned to the right of the dagger and features a metal loop near the top for attachment. The background of the image is a solid light gray color. The dagger and sheath are presented by artist titled "Dagger with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, jade, leather, wood
Culture
Hilt, Indian, Mughal; Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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