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Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow dagger with a black handle and a silver-colored blade, featuring a pointed tip and slight wear. The dagger's blade is double-edged. The dagger is positioned next to a reddish-brown sheath with a darker brown and green stripe. The sheath appears worn, with a small metal loop near the top. Both the dagger and sheath are set against a plain white background. The dagger is titled "Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath" and is by an artist not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, horn, leather, gold
Culture:
Caucasian
Dimensions:
256 × 623 px
Museum record:
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