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Knife (Kukri) with Sheath, Two Small Knives and Pouch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a curved, single-edged blade in a black leather sheath. The sheath is wrapped with a white cord around its middle and has a black flap covering the top. A light-colored wooden handle protrudes from the top of the sheath. Two smaller knives with light-colored handles are also visible inside the sheath. The sheath and knives are set against a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Steel, ivory, leather
Culture:
Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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