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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a dagger with a curved blade and ornate metal handle. The dagger has a pointed tip and a handle with a floral design. A black sheath with two thin stripes is positioned below the dagger. A ruler is visible at the bottom left, and a small label on the bottom right reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". The background is a plain surface. The dagger and sheath are by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, nephrite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 367 px
Museum record:
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