Poniard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Poniard by artist unknown. The image shows a knife with a metal blade and a decorated handle. The blade is silver with a pointed tip, straight edge and flat back; it is widest just below the middle and tapers towards the tip. The blade exhibits a dark patina, with visible signs of wear and tear. The handle is made of brass or gold-colored metal, featuring a leaf-like design with a central ridge that runs along its length. The handle has a cylindrical shape with a narrower section closest to the blade, and a wider section at the end. A coiled metal piece connects the blade to the handle. The background of the image is a plain beige color.