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Dagger with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with Sheath by artist unknown. The dagger has a long, narrow, pointed blade made of shiny silver metal. The blade's width tapers from the crossguard to the tip. The crossguard is short with flat, rectangular ends. The hilt is made of white textured material. The sheath is black and tapered, resembling a triangle with the tip pointing to the left. The sheath has silver metal fittings at the tip and near the opening. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory, gold, leather, silver
Culture:
German, Munich
Dimensions:
598 × 232 px
Museum record:
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