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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath by an unknown artist depicts a dagger and its accompanying sheath. The dagger has a long, slender blade with a pointed tip. The blade features gold-colored etchings. The dagger's handle is covered in a black and gold pattern. The sheath is similarly adorned with a black and gold design, matching the dagger's handle. The sheath is positioned to the right of the dagger. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

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