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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has an ornate handle and blade. The handle is dark brown with a small circular design at the top. A metal band with a repeating pattern encircles the base of the handle. The blade tapers to a point with a slight upward curve and two sharp edges. The sheath is black with a metal band around the top. A latch on the band holds the dagger in place. The bottom third of the sheath features an intricate metal design. A small metal ball is at the end. The background is light grey. The image is by "Dagger with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, leather, wood, silver
Culture:
Caucasian, Cossack
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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