Dagger ("Kindjal") and Sheath

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Holding institution:
The Walters Art Museum
Data provider:
The Walters Art Museum
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Title:
Dagger ("Kindjal") and Sheath
Date:
19th century (Modern)
Description:
Dynasty: Inscriptions: Reign: Style:
Type:
arms & armor
Type (Narrower):
Armaments
Type (Broader):
Object
Subject:
Culture:
Provenance:
Mrs. Laurence Hall Fowler [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1943, by gift.
Medium:
blade: steel, inlaid with gold; hilt: walrus ivory set with gold and turquoise; sheath: silver, gilded silver, niello
Extent:
Dimensions: dagger: 1 15/16 x 18 1/16 x 1 1/8 in. (4.9 x 45.8 x 2.9 cm); sheath: 2 x 15 1/8 x 13/16 in. (5.1 x 38.4 x 2.1 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
51.1355
Is part of:
ARM, ISL
Islamic Art
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