Arms & ArmorDaggersearly 19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, copper, enamel, garnet, turquoise |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 19 5/16 in. (49.1 cm); H. without sheath 17 13/16 in. (45 cm); H. of blade 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3 oz. (538.6 g); Wt. of sheath 11.6 oz. (328.9 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | early 19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian, Qajar |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1850 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31848