Arms & ArmorDaggers19th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Jambiya) with Sheath
MediumSteel, wood, brass, silver, gold, copper, brass wire
DimensionsH. with sheath 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); H. without sheath 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Wt. 13.4 oz. (37.9 g); Wt. of sheath 1 lb. 2.6 oz. (527.3 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureArabian
Date Range1801 – 1900

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