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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger with sheath features a long, thin silver-colored metal dagger with an ornate handle and a pointed tip. The handle of the dagger is rectangular and has an intricate design. The dagger is positioned on the left side. The sheath is on the right side, with a similar ornate design, and has a small opening at the top. The sheath is also silver-colored with a decorative pattern throughout. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The dagger and sheath are centered vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, gold
Culture
Persian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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