Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Knife with Sheath" by an unknown artist shows a knife and its sheath side by side on a white background. The sheath is on the left; it is long and cylindrical with a round top and bottom. The sheath has a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, with a decorative metal design around the top and bottom edges. There are two horizontal bands of decorative metal in the middle. A decorative shape is in the center. The sheath is slightly discolored with age. The knife is on the right; it has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal, likely steel, with visible signs of aging. The handle of the knife is made of metal with a ribbed design. The top of the handle is rounded and has a decorative metal cap. The base of the handle is gold-colored and has a decorative metal band. The knife and sheath are positioned vertically, with the sheath on the left and the knife on the right. The background is plain white.