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Dagger of the
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707) India, Mughal, dated 1660/61 (A.H. 1071) Inscribed with the name of Alamgir (Aurangzeb) Pale green and burnt-orange nephrite jade hilt, steel blade inlaid with gold 13 3/4 x 2 in. (34.93 x 5.08 cm) Los Angeles County Museum of Art From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase M.76.2.7a |