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Tiger's Claw (Bagh Nakh)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a long rectangular section, 5 sharp curved claws protruding downwards from the center; two circular handles, one on each side; small rectangular protrusion on one side. The object is titled "Tiger's Claw (Bagh Nakh)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Indian
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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