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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger and its sheath. The dagger has a long, thin, pointed silver blade with a bronze-colored metal handle and pommel. The handle and pommel are decorated with engraved patterns. The sheath is made of bronze-colored metal with a decorative top and bottom. It has a long, narrow slot to hold the dagger. The sheath is lying next to the dagger. The background is a plain light gray color. The dagger and sheath are titled "Dagger with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, copper, gold, turquoise, gemstone
Culture
Indian, Sikkim or Bhutanese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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