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Knife (Kukri) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with curved blade, dark brown wooden handle, metal guard near handle, and flared end. Blade is silver with darker spots. Sheath is black with brown spots and stitching along edges. Sheath is also curved. Items are on a white background. Title: Knife (Kukri) with Sheath.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Nepalese
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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