Dagger with Sheath
Dated: 18th century
Culture: Turkish
Medium: jade, steel, gold, copper, shagreen, gemstone
Measurements: L. with sheath 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm); L. without sheath 13 5/16 in. (33.8 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 9.1 oz. (258 g); Wt. of sheath 3.7 oz. (104.9 g)
Source: Copyright 2014 © The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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