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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a curved silver blade. The handle and sheath are made of brass. The handle is shaped like a mushroom with an etched design on the top. The sheath is curved with a pointed end and a decorative design. It has a T-shaped protrusion on the top with holes. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, silver, brass
Culture:
Moroccan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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