Dagger

Unknown

19th century · Steel, rock crystal, gold · 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. The hilt includes gold inscriptions that call upon ‘Ali and Allah.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Steel, rock crystal, gold

Culture

Indian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935