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Dagger and Sheath

Unknowncirca 1675-1700 (sheath fittings, circa 1800)

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, United States

Details

  • Title: Dagger and Sheath
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: circa 1675-1700 (sheath fittings, circa 1800)
  • Location: India, Mughal empire
  • Physical Dimensions: 16 7/8 x 3 x 1 in. (42.86 x 7.62 x 2.54 cm)
  • Medium: White nephrite jade hilt and sheath fittings inlaid with foiled rubies, emeralds, and diamonds set in gold; steel blade; velvet covered wooden sheath
  • Object Classification: Arms and Armor
  • Full Title: Dagger and Sheath
  • Curatorial Area: South and Southeast Asian Art
  • Credit Line: From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase
  • Chronology: 17th century
  • Artwork Accession Number: M.71.1.35a-b

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