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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an antique dagger titled "Dagger" by an unknown artist. The dagger has a long, wavy blade with a pointed tip. The hilt is ornate, featuring decorative elements. The dagger is positioned horizontally across the center of the image, with its tip pointing to the left. Above the dagger, parts of other objects are visible, including what appears to be a decorative handle or grip. A small ruler or scale is placed below the dagger on the left side of the image. In the bottom-right corner, a small label reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART" with an indecipherable word underneath. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, possibly a table or display case.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 324 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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