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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath. The dagger and sheath are displayed side by side. The dagger's handle is a light-brown color with a darker brown spot on the right and a metal guard and pommel. The dagger's blade is long, thin, and dark gray with an etched design. The sheath is long and narrow with a brown base color and adorned with red and green designs and turquoise stones. The sheath's top and bottom are flared and pointed.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, silver, coral, turquoise
Culture
Turkish; blade, Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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