May 11th, 2012

rhea137:

Dagger

Date: 16th century

Culture: Persian

Medium: Steel, ivory, gold, silver gilt

Dimensions: Length 12 1/4 in. ( 31.12 cm)

  • On acanthus-shaped chape: mark of Turkish silver-smith - Inscriptions: a) topline - Ottoman Turkish “I asked for water from your dagger-wielder if you would drink but one it will run (appear) from your side”. b) lower line -Persian “If I thirst his dagger is not laid down (does not descend) by my bloody desire no water will pass through this throat”. 

Source & Copyright: Metropolitan Museum of Art 

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