Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers17th–18th century

Artwork Details

TitleHilt of a Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory")
MediumJade
DimensionsW. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date17th–18th century
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1915
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian, Mughal
Date Range1601 – 1800

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