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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, pointed blade with a worn, silver-gray color and visible signs of aging or use. The blade's width tapers from the crossguard to the tip. The crossguard is wide and flat with an ornate design featuring curved lines, circles, and rectangles. The handle appears to have a brown, woven material, possibly a cord or fabric, wrapped around it. The handle itself is silver and has a series of ridges and grooves. The background of the image is a solid light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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