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Knife with Sheath and Small Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Sheath and Small Knife by. Three objects are visible. A large knife with a curved handle and a wide, straight blade with a pointed tip points down. The handle appears to be made of metal and a patterned dark material. To the left of the large knife is a sheath with brass bands around it and a pattern etched into its dark surface. The sheath points down. To the left of the sheath is a small knife with a short blade and a small, short handle. The blades of both knives appear to be made of metal. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, silver wire, brass
Culture
Algerian, Kabyle
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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