Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

The Topkapi Emerald Dagger is a jewel-studded, curved dagger, or jambiya, made in 1746 as a gift to the Shah of Persia. The dagger's emerald-encrusted handle and jewel-encrusted golden sheath showcase exquisite Ottoman craftsmanship. It's a symbol of Ottoman power and status, valued at over 50 million dollars today.

The Topkapi Emerald Dagger is a jewel-studded, curved dagger, or jambiya, made in 1746 as a gift to the Shah of Persia. The dagger’s emerald-encrusted handle and jewel-encrusted golden sheath showcase exquisite Ottoman craftsmanship. It’s a symbol of Ottoman power and status, valued at over 50 million dollars today.

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