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Dagger (Kindjal) with Scabbard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal dagger with a long, narrow blade and a handle featuring an ornate design. The blade is silver-colored and straight with a pointed tip. The hilt is made of metal with a decorative pommel and guard. The dagger's handle has a short, ornate section near the base of the blade. The scabbard is long and narrow, matching the shape of the dagger's blade, with intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface. A metal hook is attached to the top of the scabbard. The background is a plain beige color. The dagger and scabbard are laid out side-by-side. The dagger's blade points to the right. The scabbard points to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
dated A.H. 1234/A.D 1818–19
Medium
Steel, wood, silver, niello
Culture
Caucasian, possibly Kubachi, Dagestan
Dimensions
600 × 308 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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