Dagger (red velvet case)

1700s–1800s Overall: 34.4 cm (13 9/16 in.) Source image
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Daggers with curved blades, known as khanjar, were worn tucked into the belt as one of the basic accessories for Mughal men. An all-purpose knife that could be used in hunting or fighting, the khanjar was also a visible status symbol. The use of jade and gold indicates that th...

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