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Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger with a sheath. The dagger's handle is light green with small circular decorations. The dagger's blade is long and curved. The sheath is dark-colored with white decorative elements. The sheath has a metal tip and a metal piece near the top. The dagger and sheath are displayed side by side on a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Jade, steel, silver, wood, velvet, ruby, gold
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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