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Tiger's Claw (Bagh Nakh)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The metal object "Tiger's Claw (Bagh Nakh)" by unknown artist is a black-colored piece with a horizontal bar and two circular rings, one on each side. The horizontal bar is flat and straight. Four long, thin, pointed prongs extend upwards from the bar, evenly spaced. A small metal piece with a chain is attached to the left side of the bar. The two circular rings have a wavy edge and are attached to the bottom of the bar. The background is white with shadows cast by the object.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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