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Dagger (Khanjarli)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjarli) with a light-colored wooden or bone handle featuring darker streaks and four metal rivets; black metal dagger with a serrated edge and four parallel blades; metal band around base of handle with small metal balls; attached to a black cord; against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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