Arms & ArmorDaggers17th–18th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Hilt of a Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory") |
| Medium | Jade, gold, ruby |
| Dimensions | W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (87.9 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 17th–18th century |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1915 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian, Mughal |
| Date Range | 1601 – 1800 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 33542