Dagger and Sheath
18th century (made)
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For a dagger (peshkabz), green frayed fabric on a wooden core with a copper gilt collar. The chape is missing, Late Mughal (Delhi) early 18th century. Indian arms and armour
Recurved singled edged watered steel blade, decorated with chiselled panels of scrollwork and floral arabesques, a chiselled back and a Mughal vase and flower motif on the blade, ornamented in gold kuftkari. The blade tip thickens to an armour-piercing point. The grip is turquoise blue glass with steel mounts decorated with floral gold kuftkari. Late Mughal (Delhi) early 18th century.; Indian arms and armour
Recurved singled edged watered steel blade, decorated with chiselled panels of scrollwork and floral arabesques, a chiselled back and a Mughal vase and flower motif on the blade, ornamented in gold kuftkari. The blade tip thickens to an armour-piercing point. The grip is turquoise blue glass with steel mounts decorated with floral gold kuftkari. Late Mughal (Delhi) early 18th century.; Indian arms and armour
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | For a dagger (peshkabz), green frayed fabric on a wooden core with a copper gilt collar. The chape is missing, Late Mughal (Delhi) early 18th century. Indian arms and armour Recurved singled edged watered steel blade, decorated with chiselled panels of scrollwork and floral arabesques, a chiselled back and a Mughal vase and flower motif on the blade, ornamented in gold kuftkari. The blade tip thickens to an armour-piercing point. The grip is turquoise blue glass with steel mounts decorated with floral gold kuftkari. Late Mughal (Delhi) early 18th century.; Indian arms and armour |
| Credit line | Gift of Miss Jane Z Ryan |
| Object history | Gift of Miss Jane Z Ryan, Burley Bushes, Ascot. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 21/2236 |
| Production | Late Mughal period |
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| Accession number | CIRC.298&A-1921 |
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| Record created | December 6, 2002 |
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