art-of-swords: Khanjar Dagger Dated: 17th–18th century Culture:...

art-of-swords:

Khanjar Dagger

• Dated: 17th–18th century
  
• Culture: Indian, Mughal
  
• Medium: steel, jade, ruby, gold
  
• Measurements: H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); H. of blade 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. ¾ in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 7.4 oz. (209.8 g)
  

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