Knife
19th century (made)
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Watered steel knife blade, chiseled and decorated with worn gold kuftkari, with a chase scene depicting a tiger pursuing two antelopes into the jaws of a makara or crocodile. The grip is ivory, with an old repair
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Materials and techniques | Crucible forged steel, chiseled and decorated with gold kuftkari |
Brief description | Watered steel blade, chiselled and decorated with worn gold kuftkari, with a chase scene depicting a tiger pursuing two antelopes into the jaws of a makara or crocodile. The grip is ivory, with an old repair, probably North India or Lahore, 19th century.; Indian; Arms and armour |
Physical description | Watered steel knife blade, chiseled and decorated with worn gold kuftkari, with a chase scene depicting a tiger pursuing two antelopes into the jaws of a makara or crocodile. The grip is ivory, with an old repair |
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Credit line | Given by J. Grzywaczewski |
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Accession number | M.36-1954 |
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Record created | December 5, 2002 |
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