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Knife

1500s–1800s

Sumatra

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Medium
Blade: steel; handle: copper alloy with silver gilt; scabbard: copper alloy, silver gilt, wood, and textile
Measurements
Overall: 39.5 cm (15 9/16 in.); Blade: 27.7 cm (10 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.725
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Not on view
Print
A silver-gilt dagger stands vertically within a matching tapered sheath. The handle curves sharply left, ending in a wide, flared tip engraved with intricate floral patterns. Below the handle, the scabbard displays dense leaf motifs that transition into fine horizontal bands of geometric carvings toward the point. Darkened recesses in the pale gold metal accentuate the detailed, organic textures that cover the entire surface, from the grip to the base.

Knife

1500s–1800s

Sumatra

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