Tiger's Claw (Bagh Nakh)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with two circular handles at the top and four long, sharp claws extending downwards. The handles are positioned on either side of the claws. A small metal wire connects the handles. A small piece of stone or bone is attached to the wire. The object is made of dark metal, possibly steel or iron, with visible signs of wear and aging. The background is plain and light-colored. The object is titled "Tiger's Claw" and attributed to the artist "Bagh Nakh".