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Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Khanjar) with Sheath
MediumSteel, rock crystal, gold, silver, velvet, wood
DimensionsH. with sheath 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm); H. without sheath 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm); H. of blade 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Wt. 13.9 oz. (394.1 g); Wt. of sheath 2.9 oz. (82.2 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1800

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