Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, brass, wood, textile

DimensionsH. with sheath 21 7/8 in. (55.6 cm); H. without sheath 20 5/8 in. (52.4 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 15.3 oz. (433.7 g); Wt. of sheath 9 oz. (255.1 g)

CultureArabian, Wahabi

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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