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Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath. Curved, gray dagger with a jade handle adorned with jewels and gold. A decorative gold piece separates the handle from the blade. The sheath is long and red with a gold tip and gold and red design. The sheath is made of fabric or leather. The dagger and sheath are on a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, jade, gold, turquoise, crystal, garnet, ruby, gemstone silk, silver, copper
Culture:
Indian, Mughal or Deccan
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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