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Dagger (Jambiya)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger jambiya has a yellow handle and a silver-colored blade. The handle is carved with two people standing side by side. The blade is double-edged and curved. The handle is wider at the top than at the bottom. The top of the handle has a decorative border around it. The blade has an ornate design near the handle. The background is white.

Artwork Details

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