Not on display

Knife and Sheath

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Knife and sheath peshkabz Knife peshkabz forged steel blade with a horn hilt in a leather sheath, Afghanistan, 19th century

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Knife (Weapon)
  • Knife Sheath
Brief description
Knife and sheath peshkabz Knife peshkabz forged steel blade with a horn hilt in a leather sheath, Afghanistan, 19th century
Object history
As originally arranged and displayed in Exhibition Road Indian Museum galleries until 1955, with some additions while in storage, case F.717
Collection
Accession number
IS.2820:1, 2-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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