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Three Knives with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Three Knives with Sheath" by an unknown artist. The sheath is long and tapered, made of silver with an engraved floral design. A small loop is attached to the top for hanging. Three knives are placed to the right, each with a wooden handle and metal blade. The largest knife is in the center, flanked by two smaller ones. The blades are pointed and tapered. The background is solid light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory (elephant), silver, velvet, wood
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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