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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Dagger", by the artist is a photograph of a dagger. The dagger has a curved blade made of metal with a pointed tip. The blade is mostly gray with some darker spots. The handle is made of a dark green material, possibly stone or jade, and is shaped like an animal's head. The handle features gold-colored designs and a red flower-like design. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel, jade, ruby, gold
Culture:
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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