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Dagger (Jambiya)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double-edged dagger with a curved, pointed blade. The blade is gray with a darker patina near the tip. Two long, central grooves run along the length of the blade. The hilt is dark brown with gold inlays forming interlocking oval shapes. The base of the hilt is wider than the top, tapering to a narrow neck before expanding into a flat, rounded pommel. A decorative silver and gold panel separates the hilt from the blade, featuring intricate etchings. The background is light gray. The dagger is titled "Dagger (Jambiya)".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Persian, Qajar
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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