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Dagger and scabbard with name of Jahangir on upper chape

Detail of a pattern

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At A Glance

On View

Period

second quarter of 17th century
Geography

Iran
Material

Steel, ivory, black mastic, gold, silver, jewels, wood
Dimension

H x W x D (overall): 29.6 x 5.9 x 3.6 cm (11 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 7/16 in)
Accession Number

F1958.15a-b
EDAN ID

edanmdm:fsg_F1958.15a-b

Object Details

Collection

Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Exhibition History

Engaging the Senses (October 14, 2017 - ongoing)

Arts of the Islamic World (May 3, 1998 to January 3, 2016)

Islamic Metalwork in the Freer Gallery of Art (September 27, 1985 to November 17, 1986)

Special Exhibition Afghanistan (September 3, 1963 to June 5, 1964)
Origin

Iran
Credit Line

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Type

Weapon and Armament
On View

Freer Gallery 04: Engaging the Senses
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Date

1640s, 1620s
Topic

Silver, Art, Niello, Mughal dynasty (1526 - 1858), Arts of the Islamic World
Culture

Muslims, Iranians
Object Type

Weapons, Armor (protective wear)
On View

Yes