Arms & ArmorDaggers18th–19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, wood, silver |
| Dimensions | H. 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) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Arabian |
| Date Range | 1700 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 24992