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Hilt, Indian, Mughal; blade and sheath, Turkish, Ottoman
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The inscription on the blade includes the names of the owner and the maker and the date, A.H. 1151 (A.D. 1689–90).
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Title: Dagger with Sheath
Date: Hilt, 17th–18th century; blade and sheath, 19th century
Culture: Hilt, Indian, Mughal; blade and sheath, Turkish, Ottoman
Medium: Steel, nephrite, gold, emerald, ruby, diamond, sapphire, jade
Dimensions: H. with sheath 19 3/16 in. (48.7 cm); H. without sheath 18 3/16 in. (46.2 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 13.1 oz. (371.4 g); Wt. of sheath 6 oz. (170.1 g)
Classification: Daggers
Credit Line: Gift of Giulia P. Morosini, in memory of her father, Giovanni P. Morosini, 1923
Object Number: 23.232.7a, b
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