Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath

Dateca. 1840–50

MediumSteel, wood, silver, niello

DimensionsL. with sheath 23 1/8 in. (58.7 cm); L. of sheath 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.8 oz. (589.7 g); Wt. of sheath 12 oz. (340.2 g)

CultureCaucasian, possibly northern Dagestan

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881

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