Knife

42-30-299

From: Nepal | India | Vizianagaram

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Chilanum
Object Number 42-30-299
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience Nepal | India | Vizianagaram
Date Made 15th Century - 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Iron
Description

Chilanum. Blade and grip of one piece of iron. Recrved double-edged blade tapering to sharp point. Grip a thin-waisted hourglass, the lower corners of which form the guard. The upper part forms two points with a knob between.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 485 - Collector Number

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