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Dagger and Sheath

Cornelius Christoffels

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a decorative dagger with a sheath beside it. The main colors are metallic silver and brown, with some gold in the rope and handle. The dagger is positioned on the right side of the image, with the blade pointing downwards and the hilt detailed with ornate patterns. To the left of the dagger, the sheath mirrors the dagger's decorative style and has a decorative cord with a tassel hanging from the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3359 × 4336 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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