Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt
Object type: Dagger
Department: Islamic Art
Date: second half 16th century
Medium: Hilt: copper; cast, chased, gilded, and inlaid with rubies.
Blade: steel; forged
Dimensions: H. 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm)
Classification: Arms and Armor
Geography: Attributed to Bijapur or Golconda   India Deccan 
Credit line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 2011
Accession year: 2011
Tags: Birds|Dragons|Deer|Tigers