Dagger

42-30-337A

From: India | Jaipur

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 42-30-337A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Jaipur
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Steel | Ivory | Silk
Description

Dagger. Rectangular double-edged steel blade tapering to point. Deep grooves on both faces following contours of blade. Tang inserted in heavy ivory grip which is constricted in center and is attached with silver studs. Red and yellow silk tassels.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 529 - Collector Number

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