Dagger

42-30-317

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 42-30-317
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India
Date Made 1600-1799
Section Asian
Materials Steel | Ivory
Technique Carved | Inlaid
Iconography Camel | Flowers
Description

Dagger. Recurved double-edged steel blade tapering to point. Deep groove on each side of medial ridge for almost entire length on both sides of blade. Tang inserted in ivory grip, the base of which bears a floral pattern, terminating in camel head. Eyes originally inlaid.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 292 - Collector Number | 88-16-163 - Found in Collection Number

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