The image displays an ornate ceremonial dagger, known as a khanjar, with a curved, unsharpened blade, resting on a red velvet sheath adorned with gold embroidery and tassels. The dagger features a highly decorative handle and hilt, both intricately crafted with gold patterns and textures, highlighting skilled craftsmanship possibly of Middle Eastern or South Asian origin. It lies on a smooth, light grey surface that contrasts with the rich colors and detailed metalwork of the dagger.

The image displays an ornate ceremonial dagger, known as a khanjar, with a curved, unsharpened blade, resting on a red velvet sheath adorned with gold embroidery and tassels. The dagger features a highly decorative handle and hilt, both intricately crafted with gold patterns and textures, highlighting skilled craftsmanship possibly of Middle Eastern or South Asian origin. It lies on a smooth, light grey surface that contrasts with the rich colors and detailed metalwork of the dagger.

Name/Title

Khanjar

Entry/Object ID

8; Full Code: 8.5.6-DG-IA

Tags

Dagger, Gold Work

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown Artisan

Time Period

18th Century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North India

Culture/Tribe

Rajput, Mughal

Dimensions

Dimension Description

10"

Length

7 in

Material

Wootz, Steel

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Udaipur, Rajasthan