Dagger Hilt
17th century (made)
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This rock crystal hilt is typical of those made within the Mughal empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, in a variety of media. This example probably dates to the second half of the 17th century and was formerly in the collection of the Rt. Hon. Lord Kitchener of Khartoum.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Rock crystal |
| Brief description | Dagger hilt, carved rock crystal, Mughal, 17th century |
| Physical description | Dagger hilt, of rock crystal in a 'pistol-grip' shape; the guard end divides into a V-shape which curves over at each end to form a simple scroll. Each end of the hilt is engraved with a symmetrical design of flowers and leaves. |
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| Gallery label | DAGGER HILT: Crystal carved, Mughal, 18th century(Nehru Gallery, 2001) |
| Credit line | Given by Lord Kitchener |
| Object history | Given by the Right Hon. the Earl Kitchener of Khartoum. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This rock crystal hilt is typical of those made within the Mughal empire in the 17th and 18th centuries, in a variety of media. This example probably dates to the second half of the 17th century and was formerly in the collection of the Rt. Hon. Lord Kitchener of Khartoum. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.232-1964 |
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| Record created | June 19, 2008 |
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