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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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