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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger with sheath. The sheath is on the left and is black with gold accents. The sheath has a tapered shape, narrower at the bottom than the top. The top and bottom have gold ornamentation. The dagger is on the right and has a gold handle and guard. The handle is shaped like a T with a half oval at the top. The blade is long and thin with a pointed tip. The blade appears to have streaks and spots of discoloration. The background is a plain light gray color. The image title is "Dagger with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1860–61
Medium:
Steel, leather, ivory, gold, silver
Culture:
Caucasian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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