Khanjar (dagger)18th CenturyOverall: 2 3/8 x 1 x 15 3/8 in. (6 x 2.5 x 39cm)Jade, steel, gold41.400This type of dagger is known as a khanjar. Its pistol-shaped hilt is carved from dark green jade and adorned floral designs in shallow relief. The base of its slightly curving blade is decorated with a gold floral design. This type of dagger hilt appeared in India in the mid- to late-1600s. Illustrated examples can be seen in miniature paintings depicting the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1797 CE).Hardstones6.03250000002.54000000001645653878