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Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath by Khanjar. A curved dagger with a double-edged blade and gold hilt with filigree. The sheath is brown leather with gold filigree at the top and bottom. The dagger and sheath are on a gray background. The dagger's handle is made of clear material, possibly glass or crystal. The blade is silver with a sharp point. The gold filigree on the hilt and sheath features intricate designs. The sheath is long and narrow, tapering to a point. The dagger's overall shape is curved, with the blade and hilt forming a smooth, flowing line. The background is solid gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, rock crystal, gold, silver, velvet, wood
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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