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Artwork Details

TitleDagger with Sheath
MediumSteel, skin (shark), jade, gold, ruby, emerald, sapphire, gemstone, silver
DimensionsL. with sheath 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm); L. without sheath 10 11/16 in. (27.1 cm); L. of blade 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g); Wt. of sheath 2.8 oz. (79.4 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1800

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