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Artwork Details

TitleTwo Knives with Sheath
MediumSteel, copper, gold, iron, velvet, ivory (elephant), silver
DimensionsKnife (a); L. with sheath 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm); L. without sheath 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. 3.9 oz. (110.6 g); sheath (b); Wt. 1.5 oz. (42.5 g); small knife (c); L. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); W. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g)
ClassificationKnives
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1900

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