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Dagger-Handle Inlaid with Silver

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a dagger handle with an inlaid design. The handle is curved and made of dark material, possibly ebony or another dark wood. It has a rounded end on the left and a smaller rounded end on the right. The handle features an inlaid design made of silver, depicting a leafy vine pattern. The inlaid design covers the entire surface of the handle. The object is displayed on a light-colored surface, with small metal rods holding it in place. The background is a light gray color, providing contrast to the dark handle. The title of the object is "Dagger-Handle Inlaid with Silver" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Nephrite, dark sage-green
Culture
India
Dimensions
600 × 437 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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