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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath by unknown artist. The dagger has a dark-colored handle with a rounded top and a short, thick base. The handle is adorned with three circular, gold inlays. The dagger's blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip, featuring gold-colored etchings. The sheath is long and narrow with a pointed tip, displaying a predominantly gold color with intricate etchings and a multicolored pattern near the top. The dagger and sheath are placed side by side on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, gold, jade, ruby, emerald, diamond
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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