Arms & ArmorDaggers19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, horn, velvet, wood, copper, gold |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 13 11/16 in. (34.8 cm); H. without sheath 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm); H. of blade 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); W. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); Wt. 7.9 oz. (224 g); Wt. of sheath 2.5 oz. (70.9 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 | South Indian |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31440