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Dagger (Qama) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Qama) with Sheath. The sheath is on the left and the dagger is on the right. The sheath is long and thin with a pointed tip, featuring an etched design on its surface. The sheath's design includes a central motif resembling a tree and geometric patterns near the top. The dagger has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip and a handle at the top. The dagger's handle is decorated with an intricate design, and the base of the blade meets the handle with a decorative metal piece. The blade shows signs of wear and aging. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, coral
Culture
Transcaucasian, probably Georgia
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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