Arms & ArmorDaggers19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, silver, wood, ivory (elephant) |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); H. without sheath 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); H. of blade 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. 7.7 oz. (218.3 g); Wt. of sheath 2.4 oz. (68 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 | Indian |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31839