Arms & ArmorDaggers18th–19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath |
| Medium | Steel, silver, wood, ivory (elephant), gold |
| Dimensions | L. with sheath 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); L. without sheath 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. of blade 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 11.1 oz. (314.7 g); Wt. of sheath 5.6 oz. (158.8 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | South Indian |
| Date Range | 1701 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31688