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Knife with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with Sheath by Artist Unknown. The image shows a knife and a sheath. The knife has a pointed tip and a straight edge. The blade is made of metal with dark spots and a rusted appearance. The handle is made of light-colored wood or bone with a decorative metal band at the base. The handle also features a black, red, and gold woven or beaded section. The sheath is made of metal with a decorative pattern. The sheath is dark with a lighter-colored metal tip. The sheath has a rectangular section in the middle. The knife and sheath are placed on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, coral, brass, silver, wood, leather
Culture
Balkan, Turkish
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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