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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a knife. The knife has a metal blade with a pointed tip and straight edge. The blade is gray with black spots. The blade's surface appears weathered, with visible signs of wear. The handle is made of brass and features an ornate design with swirling patterns. The handle is shaped to fit comfortably in a hand. A small ball adorns the top of the handle. The background of the image is white. The artist and title of the knife is Knife.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Ivory, brass, silver, wood
Culture:
Sri Lankan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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