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Knife (Kukri) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with curved blade and dark brown wooden handle. The sheath is brown leather with gold metal decorative pieces at the top and bottom. The top gold piece is rectangular, while the bottom one is pointed. The blade shows signs of wear and aging. The sheath appears worn and damaged. The background is plain and light gray. The knife and sheath are placed side by side. The knife is labeled as a "Kukri" and the image is titled "Knife (Kukri) with Sheath".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, wood, leather, gold
Culture
Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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