Dagger (Pesh-kabz)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with a long, thin, straight blade that tapers to a sharp point. The blade is made of metal, likely steel or iron, and has a subtle curve near the tip. The hilt is covered in a material that appears to be mother-of-pearl or another type of shell, featuring a pattern of small, shiny flecks in shades of pink, white, and green. A thin gold-colored metal band encircles the base of the hilt where it meets the blade. A small gold-colored metal knob or pommel is visible at the top of the hilt. The background is a plain light gray color.