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Eared Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger's blade is long and thin, appearing to be made of metal with a silver-gray color. The blade's surface shows signs of wear and aging. The blade tapers to a sharp point at the tip. A gold-colored metal piece connects the blade to the handle. The handle features an intricate design with a repeating pattern and is made of gold-colored metal. The handle's end has a circular shape with a decorative design. The background is a plain gray color. The dagger "Eared Dagger" by the artist is positioned horizontally.

Artwork Details

Date
1540
Medium
Ivory, steel, gold
Culture
Spanish
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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