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Dagger with Sheath (Dah Hmyaung or Dha)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger with a sheath. The dagger's blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip. Its blade features a darker gray color with a pattern of white crosses running along its length. There are two decorative metal bands around the base of the blade. The handle is made of light-colored wood and features an intricate carved design on its top portion. The sheath is cylindrical and covered in a pattern of silver and gold designs. It has a flat top and bottom. The sheath and dagger are positioned on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, copper, wood, silver, gold
Culture
Burmese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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