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Moplah Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Moplah Knife by artist is a curved knife with a silver-colored blade that has a worn, weathered appearance. The blade is widest near the handle and tapers to a point at the tip. A gold-colored metal piece connects the blade to the handle, featuring a decorative design. The handle is made of dark wood and has a distinctive shape, with a small gold-colored circle on the end. The handle also features a wrapped section, possibly made of metal or cord, near the base of the blade. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, brass, rosewood
Culture
Indian, Coorg
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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