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Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger has a curved blade with a pointed tip. The blade is silver with a textured surface. The handle is curved and made of dark brown metal with an intricate design. A light-colored material, possibly ivory, forms the top of the handle. The sheath is dark brown with a wood grain pattern and an intricate metal design. The sheath has a small chain attached to it. The dagger and sheath are both ornately decorated. The dagger is titled "Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, wood, ivory (elephant)
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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