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Dagger (Jambiya)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dagger (Jambiya) has a curved, single-edged blade with a pointed tip. The blade is made of metal, likely steel, and features a darker patina towards the tip. A decorative inlay of pink gemstones or enamel is set into the base of the handle. The handle is shaped like a horse's head and made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The horse's head has a bridle across its forehead. A thin metal band secures the handle to the blade. The dagger is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel, ivory (walrus), silver, ruby, rose quartz
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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