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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a metallic bronze-colored blade with gold floral designs and a gold-colored handle. The blade is long and thin, tapering to a sharp point at the end. A central groove runs along the length of the blade. The handle is short and rounded at the top. The background is plain white. Dagger by Khan.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, brass, ivory
Culture
Circassian
Dimensions
365 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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