Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, ivory, silver, gold, silk, velvet, wood

DimensionsL. with sheath 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); L. without sheath 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm); L. of blade 12 1/4 in. (31.1. cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 14.7 oz. (416.7 g); Wt. of sheath 4.2 oz. (119.1 g)

CultureIndian

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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