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Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a cream-colored handle with a small protrusion on the top left side and three rivets on the center. The handle is attached to an ornate silver metal piece. The blade is green with rust spots. The sheath is covered in silver metal filigree with a floral design. The sheath tapers to a point at the bottom. The background is plain gray. The dagger, called "Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath", is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, iron, gold, ivory (elephant), silver, wood, velvet
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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