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Dagger (Khanjar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjar) with a white handle made of a smooth material, possibly ivory or bone, featuring an ornate design at the top with a small red gemstone. The handle is curved and has a decorative band with a red gemstone near the base. The blade is long and narrow, made of silver-toned metal with a darker patina near the edges, and features a central ridge running along its length. The dagger is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, nephrite, ruby, gold
Culture
Indian, Mughal
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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