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CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)
Janbiya, or dagger, with belt and scabbard
c.1853-5Albumen print | 22.9 x 17.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2369584
Photograph of a janbiya, or dagger, in a scabbard, with belt. The belt and dagger holder are decorated with intricate silverwork.
Creator(s)
Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
22.9 x 17.8 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Daggers
- Scabbards
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
