Knife
42-30-292
From: India (uncertain) | Nepal (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 42-30-292 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Indian (uncertain) | Nepalese (uncertain) |
Provenience | India (uncertain) | Nepal (uncertain) |
Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Steel | Wood | Silver | Gilding |
Technique | Filigree | Gilt | Painted |
Description | Knife. Single-edged recurved steel blade with blunt point and thick back which is ornamented with deeply cut X's and horizontal lines. Wooden grip painted(?) red, completely covered with silver gilt filagree. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 320 - Collector Number |
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