Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath

Date19th century

MediumSteel, wood, silver, gold, copper foil, pigment, paper, glue

DimensionsH. with sheath 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); H. without sheath 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 12.4 oz. (351.5 g); Wt. of sheath 12.4 oz. (351.5 g)

CultureArabian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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