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Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath: A dagger with a long, narrow silver blade and a gold-colored hilt; the hilt has a small round decorative element at its base and a faceted pommel; the blade shows signs of wear and aging. The sheath is black with gold-colored metal fittings at the top and bottom; the top fitting has a decorative band around it; the bottom fitting is intricately designed. Both the dagger and sheath are laid out on a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, bone, horn, wood, leather, gilding, silver
Culture:
Caucasian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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