Dagger with Sheath

Date19th century

MediumSteel, silver wire, silver, gold, coral, turquoise, gemstone

DimensionsL. with sheath 15 9/16 in. (39.5 cm); L. without sheath 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); L. of blade 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); D. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 8.8 oz. (249.5 g); Wt. of sheath 4.5 oz. (127.6 g)

CultureBhutanese or Sikkimese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926

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