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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a long, narrow blade with a pointed tip. The blade is mostly gray with darker gray and black spots. The blade's surface appears weathered. The crossguard is straight with flat, rectangular quillons. The hilt is dark-colored, possibly black, and made of a smooth material. The pommel is not visible. The dagger is centered on a light gray background. The artist is unknown but titled "Dagger".

Artwork details

Date:
1380–1400
Medium:
Steel, wood, brass
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
271 × 623 px
Museum record:
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