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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dagger with a sheath. The dagger has an intricately designed handle and blade. The handle is silver with a narrow top that widens in the middle and tapers down. The blade curves outward then inward to a sharp point. The sheath is to the left of the dagger. It is silver and has an intricate design. The sheath curves like a horn and has a small loop on the side. Both the dagger and sheath are silver with ornate patterns and are on a light gray background. The dagger and sheath are titled "Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, wood, turquoise
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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