Arms & ArmorDaggers19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) |
| Medium | Steel, ivory (walrus) |
| Dimensions | H. 14 in. (35.6 cm); H. of blade 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 14.2 oz. (402.6 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian, Qajar |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31454