Arms & ArmorDaggers18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Chilanum) with Sheath |
| Medium | Iron, gold, leather |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm); H. without sheath 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); H. of blade 10 13/16 in. (27.5 cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 11.4 oz. (323.2 g); Wt. of sheath 1.3 oz. (36.9 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 32742