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Dagger (Khanjar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Khanjar) has a curved handle made of white material, possibly ivory or bone, adorned with intricate gold designs and small red and green gemstones. The handle is shaped like a hook, curving back towards the top. A gold decorative piece separates the handle from the blade. The blade is long, narrow, and curved, tapering to a point at the end, made of a dark gray or silver metal. The background is plain and light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, jade, gold, ruby, emerald, beryl, rock crystal, turquoise
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette