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Moplah Knife

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large curved knife with a dark brown wooden handle. The blade is silver and appears to be made of metal. The handle has a distinctive shape, with a rounded end and a small protrusion on the bottom. The blade's edge is curved and appears sharp. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The knife is labeled as a "Moplah Knife".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, brass, silver, wood
Culture:
Indian, Malabar
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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