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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger titled "Partisan" by an unidentified artist. The dagger features a long, thin, pointed blade with a flat, wide crossguard that curves downward on both sides. The crossguard is decorated with an engraving of a double-headed eagle. The hilt is wrapped in brown cord. The dagger is positioned vertically, with the blade pointing upward. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

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