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Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath shows a dagger with a curved, single-edged blade and a light-colored wooden or ivory handle. The handle has three dark metal rivets and a small metal spike at the top. The blade is silver-colored with a sharp point and a slight curve. To the left of the dagger is a sheath, which is black with a silver-colored metal tip and top. The top of the sheath features an ornate design. The sheath and dagger are set against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, ivory, brass, gold, velvet, wood
Culture:
Afghan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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