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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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