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Dagger (Kard) with Sheath
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Dagger (Kard) with Sheath

TitleDagger (Kard) with Sheath
Dateca. 1800 19th century
MediumSteel, ivory, gold, wood, leather, iron
ClassificationDaggers
OriginPersian, Qajar Persian
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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