Arms & ArmorDaggerslate 18th–early 19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath |
| Medium | Jade, steel, silver, wood, velvet, ruby, gold |
| Dimensions | L. with sheath 17 13/16 in. (45.2 cm); L. without sheath 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm); L. of blade 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 2.3 oz. (518.8 g); Wt. of sheath 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | late 18th–early 19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian, Mughal |
| Date Range | 1750 – 1850 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31681