Dagger
Jambiya
42-30-265A
From: Arabian Peninsula
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | 42-30-265A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Arabian Peninsula |
Period | 18th Century |
Date Made | 1700-1799 CE |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Steel | Silver | Felt | Cloth |
Description | Double-edged steel blade tapering and curved sharply to point. Pronounced medial ridge on both faces. Inserted in grip which is completely covered with fine silver filagree with silver bosses. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 524 - Collector Number |
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