Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt

Date19th century

MediumSteel, wood, gold, silver, textile, leather, brass

DimensionsH. with sheath 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); H. without sheath 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); Wt. 6.6 oz. (187.1 g); Wt. of sheath 1 lb. 4.8 oz. (589.7 g); belt (c); Wt. 13.5 oz. (382.7 g)

CultureArabian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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