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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dagger. A dagger has a dark-colored, metallic blade with a pointed tip. The blade is widest near the handle and tapers to a point. A short guard separates the blade from the handle. The handle is metallic and cylindrical with a T-shaped end. The dagger appears to have a greenish tint and signs of aging or wear on its surface. The dagger rests on a flat surface that appears to be light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Vietnam (North) or Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 339 px
Museum record:
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