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Knife (Yatagan) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a curved, pointed blade and a handle made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, resembling a bird's head. The blade is dark gray with gold-colored decorative elements. The sheath is long and curved, with a textured, gold and silver-colored surface. The sheath and knife are placed side by side on a plain gray background. The knife is titled "Knife (Yatagan) with Sheath".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, ivory, silver, wood
Culture:
Turkish
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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