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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath. The dagger's blade is long and curved with a pointed tip, made of metal, likely steel, with an engraved design. The blade features a sharp edge on both sides. The dagger's handle is made of light-colored wood or bone. The sheath is long and curved, tapering to a point, made of metal with a darker patina, and features intricate engravings and a gold-colored metal band around the top. The sheath and dagger are placed on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, ivory (walrus)
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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