Dagger and Sheath
19th century (made)
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Middle East, Metalwork. Curved watered steel, double-edged blade with a pronounced medial rib, with a chiselled animal combat mounted in a carved green jade grip. The blade is Iranian, early 19th century, while the grip is Mughal, 17th or 18th century. Arms and armour.
Stamped black leather sheath for a curved dagger (khanjar) with a cusped, red velvet lined neck.
Stamped black leather sheath for a curved dagger (khanjar) with a cusped, red velvet lined neck.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Middle East, Metalwork. Curved watered steel, double-edged blade with a pronounced medial rib, with a chiselled animal combat mounted in a carved green jade grip. The blade is Iranian, early 19th century, while the grip is Mughal, 17th or 18th century. Arms and armour. Stamped black leather sheath for a curved dagger (khanjar) with a cusped, red velvet lined neck. |
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| Accession number | 582&A-1876 |
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| Record created | September 26, 2002 |
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