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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Sheath by unknown artist. The knife has a silver-colored metal blade with a pointed tip and a straight edge. The blade is partially covered by a handle with a brown base and alternating black and gold stripes. A silver-colored metal cap with ornate designs is at the top of the handle. The sheath is silver-colored metal with an ornate design featuring swirling patterns. A gold-colored metal hook is attached to the sheath for a belt loop. The sheath is positioned to the left of the knife. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, brass, iron, wood, horn, bone
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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