Dirk

42-30-308A

From: Bhutan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 42-30-308A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bhutanese
Provenience Bhutan
Section Asian
Materials Steel | Silver | Gilt | Enamel
Technique Filigree | Gilded | Inlaid
Description

Dirk. Double-edged steel blade with wide groove on each side of pronounced medial ridge on each face. Straight edges tapering to point. Grip of gilt and silver filagree over wooden(?) core. Inlay dots of blue enamel.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 152 - Collector Number

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