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Knife (Kard) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a long, curved blade and a black handle with red designs, accompanied by a gold and brown sheath. The sheath features a gold cap at the bottom and a gold cord with a tassel. The knife has a gold band near the handle. The sheath is made of wood with a gold metal covering. A gold cord is attached to the top of the sheath. The background is gray. The knife and sheath are by Kard.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver, bloodstone, diamond, wood, velvet
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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