Knife
42-30-297
From: India (uncertain) | Nepal (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Chilanum |
| Object Number | 42-30-297 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian (uncertain) | Nepalese (uncertain) |
| Provenience | India (uncertain) | Nepal (uncertain) |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Metal |
| Iconography | Birds | Flowers |
| Description | Chilanum. Similar to 42-30-299, but central knob of hourglass is heavy and top of grip is horn. Upper half of blade has two deep grooves to sides of medial ridge and the section below the guard has ornamentation of birds and flowers. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 544 - Collector Number |
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