Dagger with Yali Hilt

Medium

Hilt: Ivory; carved and inlaid with glass, ruby, spinel, and emerald Blade: Steel

Dimensions

Overall: L. 14 3/8 in. (36.6 cm) W. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Hilt: L. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm) W. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm) D. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Blade: L. 9 3/16 in. (23.4 cm) W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Amy G. and Robert L. Poster, in honor of Sheila R. Canby, 2022

Accession Number

2022.464a, b