Long Dagger (kindjal) with Scabbard

Georgian, probably Tbilisi

ca. 1850–75

Not on view

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Title: Long Dagger (kindjal) with Scabbard
Date: ca. 1850–75
Geography: Tbilisi
Culture: Georgian, probably Tbilisi
Medium: Steel, horn, silver, leather, wood, copper alloy
Dimensions: L. with scabbard 35 5/8 in. (90.5 cm); L. without scabbard 34 3/8 in. (87.3 cm); L. of blade 26 3/4 in. (67.9 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 1.3 oz. (944 g); Wt. of scabbard 7.8 oz. (221.1 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.1332a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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