Knife
| Object Number: | 42-30-292 |
|---|---|
| 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 Wood Silver Gilding |
| Technique: | Filigree Gilt Painted |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 320 - Other Number |
Description
Knife. Single-edged recurved steel blade with blunt point and thick back which is ornamented with deeply cut X's and horizontal lines. Wooden grip painted(?) red, completely covered with silver gilt filagree.
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