Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory") with Sheath
December 31, 1849
Mirza Firuz Shah
Science
Bahadur Shah II 1837–1857
Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory") with Sheath
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Object Details Title: Crutch Dagger (Zafar Takieh, "Cushion of Victory") with Sheath Date: 18th–19th century Culture: Indian, Mughal Medium: Steel, silver, gold, jade, ruby, turquoise, emerald Dimensions: L. with sheath 22 5/8 in. (57.5 cm); L. without sheath 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Wt. 12.3 oz. (348.7 g); Wt. of sheath 7.1 oz. (201.3 g) Classification: Daggers Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 Accession Number: 36.25.1001a, b