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Dagger (Bichuwa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Bichuwa) has a long curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is wide and flat, with three raised lines running along its length. It tapers to the point and appears to be made of silver or a silver-colored metal. The handle is on top and to the left of the blade. It consists of a metal grip with a decorative animal head on the top. The grip is attached to a curved guard which separates it from the blade. The guard features decorative etchings around its base. The background is a plain light color.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, brass, silver
Culture:
Indian, Thanjavur
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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