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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

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