Knife with Sheath
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Knife with Sheath

TitleKnife with Sheath
Date18th–19th century 18th century
MediumSteel, silver, wood
ClassificationKnives
OriginIndian, Sikkim or Bhutanese Indian
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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“Knife with Sheath” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 18th–19th century. It is executed in steel, silver, wood and classified as knives. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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