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Dagger (Jambiya)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Jambiya) has a curved, single-edged blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal, likely steel, and features an etched floral design near the hilt. The blade's color is dark gray. The hilt is made of gold and features a decorative design with a figure on the side. The hilt has a flared shape, wider at the top than at the bottom, with a ridged top edge. A gold band separates the hilt from the blade. The dagger is set against a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1825–50
Medium:
Steel, ivory
Culture:
Iranian
Dimensions:
444 × 624 px
Museum record:
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