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Silver Dagger and Sheath

c. 1940

Oscar Bluhme

Associated Names

Oscar Bluhme

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a dagger, sheath, and decorative patterns. The dagger is positioned centrally and vertically, with soft metallic hues of blue, gold, and silver tones. The sheath is placed on the right side of the dagger. Two smaller decorative segments are located above the sheath.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite, pen and ink, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.8 x 35.6 cm (18 1/16 x 14 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.11978

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: OSCAR BLUHME

Wikidata ID

Q64618688

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