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Dagger (Khanjar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjar) with curved hook handle made of white material, possibly ivory or bone, featuring gold etchings and a red gemstone; gold-colored metal pommel and guard with intricate designs; long, slender blade with a gold stripe running down the center and pointed tip.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, nephrite, gold, ruby
Culture:
Indian, Mughal or Deccan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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