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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
Museum record:
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