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Knife (Khyber) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife and sheath. The sheath is on the left and is long and thin, made of black material, possibly leather, with an embossed design on it. The top of the sheath is flat and slightly rounded. The knife is on the right and has a curved handle made of light-colored wood or bone with a textured gold design on it. The blade of the knife is silver and pointed with a textured gold design on the top portion. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The knife and sheath are laid out on a flat surface. The image depicts a Khyber knife with a sheath, likely titled "Knife (Khyber) with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory, gold, iron, wood, leather
Culture:
Afghan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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