Dagger

Jambiya

42-30-265A

From: Arabian Peninsula

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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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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