Knife

42-30-278A

From: Khyber (uncertain) | Khyber Region, Afghanistan (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 42-30-278A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Khyber (uncertain) | Khyber Region, Afghanistan (uncertain)
Section Asian
Materials Steel | Wood | Brass | Stone
Technique Inlaid
Description

Nearly straight single-edged steel blade tapering to point. Tang inserted in two-piece ivory grip. Edge of tang and top of blade ornamented with slight engraving.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 285 - Collector Number

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