Flag of AfghanistanArms & ArmorDaggers18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleDagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
MediumSteel, silver, ivory, brass, gold, velvet, wood
DimensionsL. 15 in. (38.1 cm); L. of blade 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) H. with sheath 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); H. without sheath 13 9/16 in. (34.4 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1.9 oz. (507.5 g); Wt. of sheath 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureAfghan
Date Range1701 – 1900