Stiletto
42-30-282
From: Tibet (uncertain) | Bhutan (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | 42-30-282 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Bhutanese |
| Provenience | Tibet (uncertain) | Bhutan (uncertain) |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Steel | Brass | Snakeskin |
| Description | Stiletto. Straight single edged steel blade tapering to point. Tang inserted in grip which has brass mounting and brass filagree cap. Grip proper bound with snakeskin. Hilt form is characteristic of Bhutanese hilts. Recycled blade. Hair pin pattern on blade. Pommel end may also have been recycled from another piece. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 32 - Collector Number |
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