Dagger (Jambiya) and Sheath

Date19th century

MediumSteel, wood, silver, horn (rhinoceros)

DimensionsH. with sheath 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); H. without sheath 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); H. of blade 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 10.4 oz. (294.8 g); Wt. of sheath 6 oz. (170.1 g)

CultureMoroccan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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