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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