Dagger Sheath
18th century (made)
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Dagger sheath kotai of silver, pierced, embossed and engraved with a pattern of foliage and birds; at the open end is a recurved 'Dutch gable' style moulding evidently following the shape of the dagger guard; between this and the next band of moulding is openwork floral ornament to which is attached a hanging ring; the design is then divided vertically into four sections by a band running down each face and at the edge; at the top of each section are two confronted birds enclosed in an oval; the rest of the design is of flowers and foliage; at the tip is a semi-chape of foliage outline; the sheath is lined with red velvet.
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Materials and techniques | Chased, pierced and engraved silver with red velvet |
Brief description | Dagger sheath kotai silver, Mughal, N India, 18th century |
Physical description | Dagger sheath kotai of silver, pierced, embossed and engraved with a pattern of foliage and birds; at the open end is a recurved 'Dutch gable' style moulding evidently following the shape of the dagger guard; between this and the next band of moulding is openwork floral ornament to which is attached a hanging ring; the design is then divided vertically into four sections by a band running down each face and at the edge; at the top of each section are two confronted birds enclosed in an oval; the rest of the design is of flowers and foliage; at the tip is a semi-chape of foliage outline; the sheath is lined with red velvet. |
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Credit line | Given by Lord Kitchener |
Object history | Given by the Right Hon. the Earl Kitchener of Khartoum |
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Accession number | IS.235-1964 |
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Record created | May 11, 2000 |
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