17th-19th century
India
Object qualities
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Objectweapon: Dagger with sheath
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSteel, gold, jade, beryl, ruby, emerald, topaz, silver, pearl, wood, velvet
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SizeH. with sheath 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); H. without sheath 13 7/16 in. (34.1 cm); H. of blade 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Wt. 10.7 oz. (303.3 g); Wt. of sheath 3.2 oz. (90.7 g)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
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Country today
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Date17th-19th century
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Culturehilt, Indian, Mughal; sheath, Indian
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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