Arms & ArmorDaggers19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) |
| Medium | Steel, gold |
| Dimensions | H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm); H. of blade 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); D. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 11.4 oz. (323.2 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932 |
| 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 32261