Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorDaggers18th century

Artwork Details

TitleKnife (Kard) with Sheath
MediumSteel, nephrite, silver, gold, ruby, velvet, wood
DimensionsH. with sheath 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); H. without sheath 12 5/16 in. (31.3 cm); H. of blade 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Wt. 5.1 oz. (144.6 g); Wt. of sheath 1.9 oz. (53.9 g)
ClassificationDaggers
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian, Mughal
Date Range1701 – 1800

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