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Dirk with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a dagger with a sheath. The dagger has a silver-colored metal blade with a pointed tip. The blade has an etched design near the handle. The handle is black and ribbed, with a metal guard and pommel. The metal parts are silver-colored with a textured finish. The sheath is black with silver-colored metal tips and bands. The sheath and dagger are laid out on a beige surface. The title of the image is "Dirk with Sheath". The artist is not visually identifiable.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Steel, horn, brass, leather, copper wire
Culture
possibly Spanish
Dimensions
599 × 254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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