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Artwork Details

TitleCrutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory") with Sheath
MediumSteel, silver, gold, jade, ruby, turquoise, emerald
DimensionsL. with sheath 22 5/8 in. (57.5 cm); L. without sheath 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Wt. 12.3 oz. (348.7 g); Wt. of sheath 7.1 oz. (201.3 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian, Mughal
Date Range1701 – 1900

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