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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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