Dagger
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Dagger

TitleDagger
Date3rd–4th century 3rd century
MediumIron (dagger), copper alloy (ring), silver
ClassificationMetalwork-Bronze
OriginLate Roman Late Roman
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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