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Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver dagger with a long, narrow blade and a handle at the top. The handle is ornately decorated. The blade has a central ridge and two side ridges, with a decorative element near the handle. A silver sheath is to the left of the dagger, with intricate designs and a small loop at the bottom. Both the dagger and sheath are silver with ornate designs and lie on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, horn, silver, niello
Culture
Caucasian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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