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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A dagger with a silver-colored, double-edged blade that curves inward to a sharp point. The blade features a straight edge and a convex edge. The dagger's handle, located on the right side, is made of dark-colored material, possibly horn or wood, and is shaped like a hook. A decorative metal piece connects the handle to the blade. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Dagger. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Nephrite, very dark green, almost black
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
600 × 171 px
Museum record:
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