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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The handle of Dagger by artist Willem van Eijck. Dark brown metal dagger with a handle and curved blade. The handle has a rectangular hole in the center and is adorned with small circular rivets. The handle is wider at the top and tapers towards the blade. The blade is long and curved, tapering to a point at the end. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Horn (buffalo)
Culture
Indian, Bhil
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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