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Dagger Sheath

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Category
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.75in
  • Width: 3.5in
Style
Credit line
Given by Lord Kitchener
Object history
Given by the Right Hon. the Earl Kitchener of Khartoum
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.235-1964

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Record createdMay 11, 2000
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