Knife

42-30-328A

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Kukri
Object Number 42-30-328A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Metal | Ivory | Horn (animal part) | Brass
Technique Inlaid
Description

Kukri knife like 42-30-327 with etched band at back of blade on both faces. Horn grip with extensive inlay of ivory outlined with brass. Three brass bands around grip, two with impressed decoration.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 284 - Collector Number

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