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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath. Curved dagger with a black handle featuring small pink, white, and green flowers. The handle is curved at the top. The blade is long and curved with a gold-colored base that has intricate designs. The sheath is covered in red velvet with a black metal tip and top. The top of the sheath has a decorative black metal piece. The dagger and sheath are placed on a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel, jade, gold, velvet, gemstone
Culture:
Ottoman
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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