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Khyber Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Khyber Knife by artist unidentified. The knife has a long, straight blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal and appears to be weathered or rusted. A curved handle is attached to the bottom of the blade. The handle is made of metal and has a small ring at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain white surface. A shadow is cast around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, iron
Culture:
Afghan, Khyber
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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