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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
Museum record:
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