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Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger and its sheath. The sheath is on the left. It is long and thin with a pointed tip. The sheath is decorated with a colorful design in shades of blue, green, gold, and silver. The sheath has a small metal loop on the top for attaching to a belt. The dagger is on the right. It has a long, wavy blade with a pointed tip. The dagger handle is decorated with a design in shades of blue, white, and gold. The handle is thin and narrows to a point at the top. The handle and blade meet at a decorative metal piece. The background is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, enamel
Culture
Caucasian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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