Arms & ArmorDaggers19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt |
| Medium | Steel, silver, wood, leather, iron |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 20 5/8 in. (52.4 cm); H. without sheath 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 12.5 oz. (354.4 g); Wt. of sheath 1 lb. 6.6 oz. (640.7 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 | Arabian |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31703