Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Belt

Date19th century

MediumSteel, silver, wood, leather, iron

DimensionsH. with sheath 20 5/8 in. (52.4 cm); H. without sheath 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 12.5 oz. (354.4 g); Wt. of sheath 1 lb. 6.6 oz. (640.7 g)

CultureArabian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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