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Knife (Bank)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife, titled "Knife (Bank)" by its artist, has a curved metal blade that is white with dark spots and a worn appearance. The blade is attached to an orange handle with a small metal loop at the top. The handle is secured with three small metal rivets, and a metal collar connects it to the blade. The handle appears worn with darker orange and black patches. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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