Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-254A |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Provenience: | Russia Caucasus |
| Date Made: | 18th century - 19th century |
| Early Date: | 1700 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Steel Ivory Silver Wood |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 272 - Collector Number |
Description
"Khanjar". Double edged steel blade, straight sides tapering to a point. Medial ridge on both faces. Very blunt edges. Groove along each edge forming a point on each face about 8 cm. from point of blade. Relief and engraved decoration in floral pattern, gilded, on both faces near grip. Tang inserted in two-piece ivory grip which has a wide silver binding ornamented with numerous studs. Two (originally four?) silver nails.
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