Dagger (Khanjarli)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a curved, single-edged blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal, likely steel, and features a distinctive shape with a concave curve and a sharp point. The blade has three raised lines running along its length. The handle is made of light-colored wood and has a distinctive shape, with a curved top and a narrower base. The handle is adorned with four metal decorations. A metal wire or cord extends from the handle. The base of the handle where it meets the blade is encircled by a metal band featuring an etched design. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The dagger is titled "Dagger (Khanjarli)" by an unknown artist.