Knife (Kard) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a handle made from a single piece of carved light-colored material resembling ivory or bone, shaped like a horse's head, with two small eyes. The blade is long and curved with a pointed tip, attached to the handle with a gold-colored metal piece. A sheath made from a light-colored wood or bamboo, covered with a thin layer of material and adorned with a silver metal piece at the top featuring a leaf-like design and a small loop on the side. The bottom of the sheath is pointed and tipped with a silver metal cap. The background is plain and light-colored. The knife and sheath are laid side by side. The title of the item is: Kard knife with sheath. The artist or creator is not visually identifiable.