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Pair of Knives with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Knives with Sheath by unknown artist. The image shows a burgundy sheath with a metal cap on the top and metal decorative piece on the top and bottom. The sheath is on the left. To the right of the sheath are two knives. The knife on the left has a broken handle with some dark and light brown pieces. The knife on the right has a white handle. Both knives are silver with pointed tips. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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