Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory")

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger titled "Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, 'Cushion of Victory')" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, thin, dark-colored blade made of metal. The blade tapers to a point at the end and has a slight curve. The handle is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, and is shaped like a crutch. It has two protrusions on either side, each resembling a bird's head with small eyes. The handle is attached to the blade via a short, cylindrical piece. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The dagger is positioned vertically in the center of the image.