Dagger (Qama) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, silver, niello, textile, silver wire

DimensionsL. with sheath 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); L. without sheath 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Wt. 14.6 oz. (413.9 g); Wt. of sheath 7.7 oz. (218.3 g)

CultureCaucasian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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