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Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath, dated 1851/52
The Kindjal (الخنجر القوقازي) is the most iconic symbol of the Circassian warrior. This specific item is dated to 1851/52 (1268 AH), a pivotal period in the 19th-century Caucasian wars. The use of niello (Savat) reflects a self-directed tradition of excellence in metal chemistry and art that emulates the “polymath” spirit of the era’s craftsmen.
Creator: Unknown Caucasian (Circassian style) Artisan
Date: dated A.H. 1268/A.D. 1851–52
Object Number: 26.35.8a, b
Credit Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Open Access)
