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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger's blade is long and narrow. The blade is silver with a slight curve near the tip. A gold design is at the base of the blade. The handle is black with a hook-like shape at the top and a subtle design. To the left of the dagger is a sheath. The sheath is silver with a scalloped top edge. It has a vertical line down the center and is adorned with small orange, green, and blue gems. A short chain is attached to the sheath. The background is plain white. The dagger and sheath are titled "Dagger with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, jade, silver, gold, leather, wood, coral, turquoise
Culture
Indian, Mughal; sheath, possibly Tibetan
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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