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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