Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers18th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Chilanum) with Sheath
MediumIron, gold, leather
DimensionsH. 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)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th century
Credit LineBequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1800

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