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Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath. The dagger has a curved handle made of white material, possibly ivory or bone, with brown inlays of leaf-like designs. The handle is curved at the top. A metal collar with an ornate design separates the handle from the blade. The blade is long and narrow with a pointed tip and exhibits signs of aging and wear. To the left of the dagger is a sheath made of dark brown leather with a lighter brown wooden top. A metal band encircles the top of the sheath. The sheath has a metal tip at the bottom. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

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