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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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