[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Dagger hilt # Dagger hilt The dagger hilt was made within the Mughal empire in the 18th century. Although the nephrite jade hilt would have enhanced the appearance of the dagger, its weight would also have helped to counter-balance the steel blade. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 1700–1800 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.is-21-1997](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.is-21-1997) · Pramāṇa