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Dagger and Sheath

1935/1942

Cornelius Christoffels

Associated Names

Cornelius Christoffels

Artist, American, born Netherlands, 1879 - 1960

The image displays a decorative dagger with a sheath beside it. The main colors are metallic silver and brown, with some gold in the rope and handle. The dagger is positioned on the right side of the image, with the blade pointing downwards and the hilt detailed with ornate patterns. To the left of the dagger, the sheath mirrors the dagger's decorative style and has a decorative cord with a tassel hanging from the top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 26.8 cm (14 1/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17190

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64540538

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