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Jeweled Dagger with Sheath

Jeweled Dagger with Sheath

Culture: Turkish

Date: 19th century
Medium: steel, wood, gold, gemstones
Dimensions:
Overall (sheath): 11 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (30.2 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm)
Overall (dagger): 14 1/2 x 1 x 1 1/4 in. (36.8 x 2.5 x 3.2 cm)
Credit Line:Gift, Dr. Horace E. Schlemm
Object number: 1935.185.1
This beautifully-crafted Persian dagger has an ornate, jewel-studded sheath as well as jewels on the neck and cap of the hilt, which is designed to be reminiscent of the sultan’s turban. The blade shows a damascene design in gold. This dagger would have been used for ceremonial purposes and not for battle.
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