Knife
42-30-296
From: India (uncertain) | Nepal (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Jambiya |
| Object Number | 42-30-296 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian (uncertain) | Nepalese (uncertain) |
| Provenience | India (uncertain) | Nepal (uncertain) |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Steel | Horn (animal part) | Silver |
| Description | Jambiya. Double-edged steel blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces and sharp point. Blade bent below middle at an obtuse angle. Horn grip with bands of silver at base and top connected by six vertical bands. Twelve silver studs on top. Used by the Nizam of Hyderabad's bodyguard. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 535 - Collector Number |
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