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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife and sheath. The knife has a curved, silver metal blade with an etched design. The blade is long and narrow, tapering to a point at the tip. The handle is made of wood or bone, with a rounded top and etched designs. The sheath is made of metal, possibly brass or bronze, and has a similar etched design. It is shaped to fit the curve of the knife blade. The sheath has two small metal rings on either side, and a small white tag is attached to the bottom. The background is a plain gray surface. The title of the image is "Knife with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, bone, brass
Culture
Moroccan, Mekus
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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