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Gauntlet Dagger (Para)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver dagger with a long, thin blade and a rounded pommel. The pommel is domed with a beaded edge. Two ornate floral designs protrude from the sides, below the pommel. The metal is worn and tarnished. A decorative collar with a leaf pattern separates the pommel from the handle. The handle is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the end. The background is gray. Title: Gauntlet Dagger (Para). Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
South Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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