Dagger (Bichuwa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Bichuwa) has a long, slender, pointed metal blade with a slight curve at the very tip. The metal appears worn and weathered with visible signs of aging. The handle is ornate, featuring a decorative metal piece that resembles a shell or a flower. Above this piece is a smaller, more intricately designed element that adds to the handle's ornamentation. The background of the image is a plain light color.