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Dagger (Jambiya)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Dagger (Jambiya) with a curved, single-edged blade and a handle. The blade is made of metal, likely steel, with a pointed tip and a slight curve, tapering to a narrower width at the tip. The blade features gold-colored metal inlays or etchings near the handle, with a pattern of gold filigree on a black background. The handle is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, with a cylindrical shape and a rounded top and bottom. The handle features intricate carvings or etchings along its length. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, ivory, gold
Culture
Persian, Qajar
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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