Khanjar
Artifact ID1986.00655.01a-b
Object Type
Knife
Date
20th Century
Medium
Metal (gold), Fabric (velvet)
DimensionsOverall (Complete, sheath measurements: 2 x 8.5 x 7): 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 11 in. (3.8 x 8.9 x 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Khanjar (.01a) with a horn inset in the handle and a gold sheath (.01b). The knife is stored in a velvet covered case with the royal crest of Oman inside the lid.Historical NoteThere is a Khanjar on the flag of Oman.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Country/CultureOmanIn Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryThe White House Gallery, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (1991-2003, 2011- );
Treasures of Islam (1994-1995), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library