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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath shows a curved metal blade with a pointed tip, exhibiting a dark gray color with visible signs of wear. The blade's edge is sharp and smooth. A wooden handle with a dark brown color featuring reddish-brown streaks, and a rounded top with a slight narrowing at the base, is attached to the blade. A thin light-colored material borders the blade and handle. Adjacent to the dagger lies its sheath, made of a smooth, dark material, possibly leather or horn, with a light-colored rim at the top and bottom. The sheath has a curved shape resembling a horn or tusk with one end tapering to a point. The sheath and dagger are set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood, bone, steel
Culture
Bornean
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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