Knife

58-24-25A

From: Burma | Chin Hills | Hakha Area

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 58-24-25A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Burma | Chin Hills | Hakha Area
Section Asian
Materials Iron | Brass | Wood
Description

Single-edged iron blade tapering to short point; thick back ornamented with line of incised X's. Tang inserted in brass-covered grip ornamented at both ends with narrow rows of scroll and rope pattern and with "leaf" pattern over rounded end.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. J. Herbert Cope, 1958

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