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Knife (Kard) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with sheath, Knife (Kard) with Sheath, by artist not specified. Long, thin, dark-colored knife with pointed tip and slightly curved blade, handle made of light-colored wood, small decorative metal piece near base of blade. Sheath long and narrow, made of brown leather, metal filigree on top and bottom, small metal knob at bottom. Knife and sheath on plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, irovy, velvet
Culture:
Persian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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