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Partisan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger titled "Partisan" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, thin, pointed silver blade with a distinctive shape, featuring a central ridge and two side blades that protrude at the bottom. The blade is adorned with etchings along the central ridge. A red tassel is attached to the bottom of the dagger's handle, wrapped with a gold material. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Steel, wood (oak), textile
Culture
British
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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