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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger with Sheath by its maker features a dagger with a curved handle made of dark brown wood and a metal blade. The handle has a curved shape, resembling a hook, and is adorned with a metal filigree design at the top. The blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip. A sheath made of dark wood with metal bands and a metal filigree design at the top matches the dagger's handle design. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, steel, silver
Culture
Malayan
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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