Ram's Head Dagger
Item
Title
Ram's Head Dagger
Description
The jeweled dagger comes from the region surrounding Jaipur in India. The method of inlaid gems used to decorate the ram’s head, called kundan, has been passed down through generations to the present day. Precious stones are found in the intricate craftsmanship of the hilt of the dagger.
Creator
Unknown
Temporal Coverage
18th-19th Century
Spatial Coverage
Jaipur, India
Type
Image
Date Created
2023-04-29
Source
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/452103
Contributor
Jules Bogdanowicz
Rights
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