Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, iron, gold, ivory (elephant), silver, wood, velvet

DimensionsL. with sheath 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); L. without sheath 16 in. (40.6 cm); L. of blade 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Wt. 10.6 oz. (300.5 g); Wt. of sheath 4.4 oz. (124.7 g)

CultureIndian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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