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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger with Sheath by consists of a curved, single-edged knife with a pointed tip. The blade is silver-colored with a textured surface and a slight curve. A black and yellow striped handle is attached to the top of the blade. The handle has a black cap on top and a black base that meets the blade. To the right of the dagger is a brown sheath with a darker brown band around the middle and metal edges. The sheath is curved to fit the shape of the dagger. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, brass, horn, bone
Culture
Syrian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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