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Dagger with Sheath

Hilt, 17th–18th century; blade and sheath, 19th century
Not on view
The inscription on the blade includes the names of the owner and the maker and the date, A.H. 1151 (A.D. 1689–90).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dagger with Sheath
  • Date: Hilt, 17th–18th century; blade and sheath, 19th century
  • Culture: Hilt, Indian, Mughal; blade and sheath, Turkish, Ottoman
  • Medium: Steel, nephrite, gold, emerald, ruby, diamond, sapphire, jade
  • Dimensions: H. with sheath 19 3/16 in. (48.7 cm); H. without sheath 18 3/16 in. (46.2 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 13.1 oz. (371.4 g); Wt. of sheath 6 oz. (170.1 g)
  • Classification: Daggers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Giulia P. Morosini, in memory of her father, Giovanni P. Morosini, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.232.7a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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