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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Carrier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A dagger with a green handle and two sharp blades; the handle features an etched design near the base and on the knob at the top. The dagger has a sheath with a dark blue body; the body features a gold stripe down the center; the top is covered in metal with a etched floral pattern; and the bottom has a metal tip with etched details. The dagger and sheath are presented on a light-gray background. The dagger is titled "Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Carrier".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, silver, jade, leather, wood, lacquer, velvet
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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