Knife
| Native Name | Chilanum |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 42-30-299 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Indian |
| Provenience: | Nepal India Vizianagaram |
| Date Made: | 15th Century - 19th Century |
| Early Date: | 1400 |
| Late Date: | 1899 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Iron |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 485 - Other Number |
Description
Chilanum. Blade and grip of one piece of iron. Recrved double-edged blade tapering to sharp point. Grip a thin-waisted hourglass, the lower corners of which form the guard. The upper part forms two points with a knob between.
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