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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Sheath by Artist Unknown. The knife has a white and gray handle made of what appears to be ivory. The handle has zig-zag gold-colored metal wire on the top edge. A short metal band with coiled wire wraps around the base of the handle. The blade is pointed and gray with visible wear and tear. The sheath is made of brass-colored metal. A small cylindrical cap is attached to the sheath with a short chain. The sheath curves to a point at the bottom. The background is solid light gray.

Artwork details

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