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Gauntlet Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gauntlet Dagger has a long, thin blade that tapers to a point. The blade is silver with a wavy pattern. The hilt is metal with a scalloped guard. Two small, rounded protrusions are on either side of the guard. The guard has a slight curve at the top. The handle is not visible. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian, South Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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