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Dagger (Pesh-Kabz) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger and sheath. The dagger has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal and appears to be dark gray or silver in color. The handle of the dagger is also made of metal and features an ornate design. The handle is shaped like a curved hook at the top. To the right of the dagger is a sheath. The sheath is covered in red fabric and has a metal tip and top. The top of the sheath is decorated with an ornate metal piece and has a small loop for attaching to a belt. The sheath is closed with a small metal clasp. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, velvet, wood
Culture
Persian
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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