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Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath. Curved handle made of white material with gold and red designs. Two long, narrow silver blades. Red fabric sheath with gold trim. The handle has a rounded end and a flared base where it meets the blades. Blades are slightly tarnished and pointed at the tips. Sheath is tapered to a point at the bottom. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Steel, nephrite, gold, emerald, ruby, wood, velvet
Culture
Indian, possibly Lucknow
Dimensions
376 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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