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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath. The dagger features a curved, double-edged blade. The blade is primarily grey with an area of gold filigree work near the handle. The handle is decorated with a colorful pattern. The sheath is made of dark wood and features a purple thread wrapping and a purple tuft at the end. A silver cap is at the end of the sheath. The dagger and sheath are presented on a light grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, enamel, stone, leather, silver, textile
Culture
Iranian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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