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Dirk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, pointed metal blade with a dark brown handle featuring a twisted design. The handle has small, evenly spaced dots along its length. A decorative metal piece connects the blade to the handle, exhibiting an intricate design. The blade shows signs of wear and tear, with visible rust spots. The background is a plain beige color. Title: Dirk. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Steel, horn
Culture:
possibly Portuguese
Dimensions:
599 × 129 px
Museum record:
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