Arms & ArmorDaggers19th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Jambiya) with Sheath
MediumSteel, wood, silver, gold, copper foil, pigment, paper, glue
DimensionsH. with sheath 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); H. without sheath 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 12.4 oz. (351.5 g); Wt. of sheath 12.4 oz. (351.5 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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