Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory")

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a dagger with a T-shaped handle. The handle has a curved piece connecting two spherical pieces on either end. The blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip. The blade and handle are made of dark-colored metal with a weathered appearance, exhibiting visible signs of wear and aging. The background is a plain light grey color.