Not currently on display at the V&A

Dagger and Sheath

early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Curved watered steel dagger and sheath (khanjar), the sheath lacquered wood, the grip rock crystal and Indian (Mughal), 17th century, the blade and sheath early 19th century


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Sheath
  • Dagger
  • Khanjar
Brief description
Curved watered steel dagger and sheath (khanjar), the sheath lacquered wood, the grip rock crystal and Mughal, late 17th century, the blade and sheath early 19th century
Physical description
Curved watered steel dagger and sheath (khanjar), the sheath lacquered wood, the grip rock crystal and Indian (Mughal), 17th century, the blade and sheath early 19th century
Style
Collection
Accession number
720&A-1889

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Record createdSeptember 26, 2002
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