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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
Museum record:
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