Arms & ArmorDaggers18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Jambiya) with Sheath
MediumSteel, wood, silver
DimensionsH. with sheath 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm); H. without sheath 25 3/8 in. (64.5 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 14.1 oz. (400 g); Wt. of sheath 17.6 oz. (500 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureArabian
Date Range1700 – 1900

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