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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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