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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a curved, single-edged blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver-colored and made of metal. It is widest near the handle and tapers to a point. The blade has a slight curve and a central ridge running along its length. The handle is intricately decorated with silver filigree and has a distinctive shape, with a flared top and a narrow neck. The handle is made of metal and has a dark brown patina. A sheath and belt accompany the dagger; the sheath is not visible but the belt appears to be made of a material with a decorative silver-colored buckle or clasp. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, silver wire, textile, silk, leather
Culture
Arabian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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