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Dagger (Qama) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with sheath. Silver and wood. Dagger has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is gray with darker spots. Handle wrapped in light brown cord with a silver band at top and bottom. Sheath made of wood covered in silver. Silver on sheath is ornately decorated with a floral pattern. Sheath has silver ring attached. Background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, niello, textile, silver wire
Culture:
Caucasian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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