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Dagger (Kard)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a dagger with a light-colored handle and dark blade. The handle appears to be made of bone or ivory and is rectangular in shape, with rounded edges. It is approximately one-quarter of the length of the dagger. The handle has two small holes on the top and one on the bottom. The blade is dark gray or black, with a pointed tip and straight edge. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point. The dagger is displayed on a plain white background. The dagger's title is "Dagger (Kard)" and its artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, tooth
Culture:
Persian
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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