Flag of AfghanistanArms & ArmorKnives18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitleKnife (Khyber) with Sheath
MediumSteel, ivory, gold, iron, wood, leather
DimensionsL. with sheath 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm); L. without sheath 20 1/16 in. (51 cm); L. of blade 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Wt. 13.5 oz. (382.7 g); Wt. of sheath 4.8 oz. (136.1 g)
ClassificationKnives
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureAfghan
Date Range1701 – 1900