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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath by an unnamed artist. A dagger with a curved, white handle resembling an animal's tusk or horn is positioned next to its sheath. The handle is white with some darker spots. The dagger's blade is long and curved, made of gray metal, with a gold decorative piece near the handle and another small gold piece near the tip. The sheath is long and curved, covered in red fabric with a black and gold pattern. The background of the image is light gray. The dagger and sheath are centered and laid flat.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, marble, gold, silver, silk, wood
Culture:
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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