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Knife (Kukri) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a curved silver blade featuring a black decorative mark near the middle. The handle is made of light-colored wood or bone with a distinctive flared end and a dark band around the base. A black and gold sheath with intricate designs and a red decorative element accompanies the knife. The sheath's top portion is gold with an etched floral pattern, while the bottom portion is black fabric with a gold etched diamond shape at the tip. The background is a plain gray surface. Title: Knife (Kukri) with Sheath. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

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