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Knife (Kard)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Knife (Kard)" by Kard features a knife with a pointed tip and a straight edge on one side. The blade is made of gray metal, likely steel, and appears weathered. It has an ornate gold-colored metal design near the handle. The handle is made of light-colored material, possibly bone or ivory, and is cylindrical. The background of the image is a plain light grey color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Steel, ivory (elephant), gold
Culture
Persian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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