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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
Museum record:
View original
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