Engraved qama or kindjal dagger with leather sheath

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Object Number 20-33-60/D1492

Display Title Engraved qama or kindjal dagger with leather sheath

Descriptions

Inventory Description Knife, iron blade, engraved both sides, metal and velvet covered wood sheath

Classification

Knife

Department Ethnographic

Date 19th Century

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Asia / Syria?

Materials Wood, Iron, Velvet

Dimensions Overall: 33.7 x 4.3 x 1.7 cm (13 1/4 x 1 11/16 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object D1492

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