Dagger (Qama) with Sheath and Utility Knife

Dagger (Qama) with Sheath and Utility Knife

25001

91.1.890a–c

Caucasian, probably Tbilisi, Georgia

dated A.H. 1273 /1856–57 CE and 1861

Steel, ivory (walrus), silver, gold, niello, copper, wood (likely mahogany), leather, sharkskin

dagger (a): L. with sheath 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); L. without sheath 19 1/16 in. (48.4 cm); L. of blade 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); D. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Wt. 12.8 oz. (362.9 g); sheath (b); L. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g); knife (c); L. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); L. of blade 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); D. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g)

Caucasus

Daggers