Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers17th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Khanjarli) with Sheath
MediumSteel, ivory, velvet, wood
DimensionsH. with sheath 8 in. (20.3 cm); H. without sheath 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); H. of blade 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (85 g); Wt. of sheath 0.2 oz. (5.7 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSouth Indian
Date Range1601 – 1700

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