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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt by Artist Unknown: Long, curved dagger with silver handle; handle adorned with circular designs; blade shows signs of wear. Sheath made of silver with ornate designs; features two bands around middle; tip of sheath is pointed. Belt made of brown leather; equipped with a metal buckle; attached to sheath. The dagger and sheath are placed on a grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, wood, leather, iron
Culture
Arabian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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