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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger with a sheath. The dagger has a black handle with a flared end and a small decorative ring near the blade. The blade is made of metal and is double-edged with a pointed tip. The blade is widest near the handle and tapers to a point. The sheath is made of brown leather and is shaped to fit the dagger. It has a seam down the center and stitching along the edges. The sheath is closed with a small metal clasp and has a small knob at the end. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The dagger and sheath are placed side by side on the surface. The dagger is on the left and the sheath is on the right. The image title is Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath. The object appears to have been crafted by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, horn, velvet, wood, copper, gold
Culture
South Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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