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Jewelled Dagger Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jewelled Dagger Handle by Unknown Artist is a silver-colored, curved handle with a rounded end. The handle is decorated with various shapes and flowers, featuring a raised design with multiple small, dark-colored gems or stones. A black number 223 is engraved on the handle. It sits on a black stand.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Nephrite, white with faint bluish tint
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
460 × 625 px
Museum record:
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