Dagger
| Native Name | Pesh-Kebz |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-319A |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | India |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Steel Brass Mother-of-Pearl Green Stone Pigment |
| Technique: | Inlaid Painted |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 105 - Other Number |
Description
Dagger(Pesh Kebz). Single-edged steel blade with convex cutting edge and slightly concave back, tapering to point. Brass mounting and tang which separates two parts of grip which is inlaid with mother of pearl painted black and red, and green translucent stone.
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