Knife
| Native Name | Chilanum |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-295 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian (uncertain) Nepalese (uncertain) |
| Provenience: | India (uncertain) Nepal (uncertain) |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Iron |
| Technique: | Gilded |
| Iconography: | Bird Animal |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 484 - Other Number |
Description
Chilanum. Recurved double-edged steel blade, pronounced medial ridge on both faces. Iron mounting, relief decoration and down-curved iron guards. Gilded iron grip in form of bird with long tail and ruby eyes facing tiny animal at top of strap extending to guard.
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