INDIAN
Dagger and sheath
(Khanjar)
(19th century)

Medium
steel, gilt-steel, (leather/wood), silk (velvet), gilt-copper

Measurements
(a-b) 44.4 × 8.0 × 2.0 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
India

Accession Number
38.a-b-D2

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Cover for a dagger of maroon silk velvet over a wood or leather form, lined with same velvet, shaped to match the curved blade of the dagger. The top and tip of the cover is sheathed in pressed and chased gilt copper with a floral design.

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INDIAN
Dagger and sheath
(Khanjar)
(19th century)