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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath: The dagger has a silver-colored blade with a pointed tip and a slightly curved shape. The blade features parallel vertical lines and horizontal etchings. The handle is made of dark brown material with a fluted shape and a silver-colored base. The sheath is dark brown with orange flecks and features silver-colored metalwork. The sheath has a curved shape, a wide top, and a narrower bottom. The sheath is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, brass, silver, leather
Culture:
Syrian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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