Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
MediumSteel, iron, gold, ivory (elephant), silver, wood, velvet
DimensionsL. with sheath 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); L. without sheath 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. of blade 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Wt. 10.6 oz. (300.5 g); Wt. of sheath 4.4 oz. (124.7 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1900

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