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Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife 'Knife' by an unknown artist features a curved blade with an etched pattern across its surface. The blade is dark-colored, likely metal, and appears to be made of Damascus steel given its pattern. A light-colored, possibly ivory, handle connects the two curved parts of the blade. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, bone
Culture:
Syrian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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