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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
Museum record:
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