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Dagger (Khanjarli) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjarli) with Sheath. A dagger with a curved, single-edged blade and a handle made from light-colored wood or ivory with a distinctive mushroom-like shape. The blade features intricate metalwork near the hilt and a long, curved shape with a pointed tip. The dagger's guard is made of dark metal and has a curved shape. A sheath made from dark brown leather or horn is adorned with a metal cap and chape, and features a decorative metal band around the top. The sheath is curved to fit the shape of the dagger. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

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