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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger with Sheath by an unknown artist features a dagger with a long, thin blade and a brown, ornate handle. The handle is adorned with orange dots around its edges and a leaf-like design on top. A sheath is positioned to the left of the dagger. The sheath is dark brown with a silver cap on the top end and a small ball on the bottom end. Both the dagger and sheath are set against a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Wood, steel, coral, brass, silver
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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