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Knife (Kard) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a light-colored wooden or ivory handle, having small dark spots and a slight curve at the top. The blade is silver-gray with a decorative pattern near the handle. The sheath is dark brown, with a metallic top and bottom and a carved pattern around the surface. A small knob is at the bottom. The sheath and knife are side by side on a light gray background. Title: Knife (Kard) with Sheath. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, ivory (elephant), leather, gold, wood
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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