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Dagger (Khanjar)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dagger (Khanjar) has a curved, off-white handle made of a material resembling bone or ivory with engraved designs. The handle is thicker at the top and tapers towards the bottom. A gold-colored metal band encircles the base of the handle where it meets the blade. The blade is long, narrow, and curved with a pointed tip, exhibiting a grayish metal color with visible signs of wear and aging. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

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