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Dagger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze object titled "Dagger" by an unknown artist depicts a green patina dagger with a handle featuring a human figure on top. The figure has a round head with short hair on both sides, with one lock of hair on each shoulder. It has its hands on its hips and is wearing a short skirt. The handle is long and trapezoidal, widest at the top and tapering down. It features a series of small rectangular and oval holes throughout. The background of the image is a solid beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–100 CE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
424 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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