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Knife (Pichangatti) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a sheath. The knife has a curved blade with a straight edge and a pointed tip. The blade is silver with darker spots and a line of small dots along the spine. The handle is silver with gold accents. A gold circle on the top connects to a pommel. The handle features a pattern of raised dots and lines. The sheath is made of wood with a white cross on it and white metal bands at the top and bottom. It has a metal hook on the top and a chain attached to the side. The sheath is shaped like a boot or a leg, with a curved end. The background of the image is light gray. The title is "Knife (Pichangatti) with Sheath". The image appears to be a product photo or a museum exhibit.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, silver, gold, wood (possibly ash)
Culture
Indian, Kodagu (Coorg)
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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