18th-19th century
India
Object qualities
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Objectarmor: Dagger (Jambiya)
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSteel, ivory (elephant), gold
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SizeH. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); H. of blade 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 11.6 oz. (328.9 g)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
India -
Country today
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Date18th-19th century
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CultureIndian
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
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