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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a metal handle with a hexagonal top and etched designs. The blade is long, thin, and straight with a gold-colored section near the handle. A sheath is next to the dagger, made of metal with intricate etched designs. Both the dagger and sheath display a silver and gold color with a weathered appearance. The dagger is titled "Dagger with Sheath" and is from an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, ruby, emerald
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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