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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a curved, single-edged blade with a pointed tip. The blade appears to be made of metal and has a slightly tarnished appearance. The blade is approximately 7-8 inches long. The handle is black and made of a smooth material, possibly wood or ivory, with gold-colored metal decorative elements. A gold-colored metal pommel at the top of the handle features intricate designs. A gold-colored metal band encircles the base of the handle. The sheath is made of metal and has a curved shape with a wide, ornate mouth. It features gold-colored metal decorative elements and two small loops on either side, likely for attaching to a belt. The sheath is lying next to the dagger with its opening facing the dagger's blade.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, brass
Culture
Moroccan
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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