Dagger (Pesh-kabz)

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19th century · Steel, gold, ivory (walrus) · Arms and Armor

Although intended for ceremonial use, this dagger features discretely carved talismanic inscriptions of the kind found on arms and armor that were designed for battle. It bears a gold inlaid vase with flowers on both sides of the blade. Within the vase are Arabic inscriptions reading "Blessings from Allah" and "Victory from Allah."

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Steel, gold, ivory (walrus)

Culture

Iranian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935