Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath
Object type: Dagger (Jambiya) with sheath
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Persian, Qajar
Date: 19th century
Medium: Steel, ivory (walrus), leather, wood, silver, enamel
Dimensions: H. with sheath 15 11/16 in. (39.8 cm); H. without sheath 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); H. of blade 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 15.6 oz. (442.3 g); Wt. of sheath 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)
Classification: Daggers
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936