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Dagger (Khanjarli) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjarli) with Sheath. The handle is made of light-colored material, possibly bone or ivory, and features a distinctive fan-shaped top. The handle has a rounded rectangular cross-section with a slight curve. Six circular gold-colored decorative elements are embedded on the handle. The sheath is green with a red string wrapped around the middle. The dagger's blade is silver-colored and enclosed in the sheath, with a pointed tip visible at the bottom. The sheath and dagger are set against a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, ivory, velvet, wood
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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