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Dagger (Khanjarli)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjarli) with a curved, single-edged blade featuring a distinctive leaf-like shape. The blade is made of silver or a silver-toned metal and exhibits a wavy pattern. It has a gold metal guard with ornate details. The handle is made of ivory or bone, with a mushroom-shaped pommel. The pommel and handle have circular inlays. A gold metal pommel finial resembling a snake or dragon head adorns the handle. The dagger is set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Steel, ivory (elephant), gold, ruby
Culture
South Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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