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Dagger (Kard) with Shealth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with a long, narrow, pointed blade featuring gold etchings. The blade is partially covered by a clear plastic or glass cover. A gold band separates the blade from the cover. The sheath is long and narrow with a gold, patterned fabric exterior and decorative circles on top with white and clear stones. The sheath has a brown cord at the top. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
Blade, dated 1738–39; hilt and scabbard, 19th century
Medium
Steel, gold, rock crystal, ruby, emerald
Culture
Blade, Iranian; hilt and scabbard, Turkish
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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