

Dagger (Chilanum)
The Dagger (Chilanum) by an unknown artist features a long, slender, curved silver-colored metal blade with a pointed tip and three grooves running along its length. A short section at the top of the blade near the hilt is decorated with intricate etchings. The hilt is made of metal and consists of a round guard with a raised edge and a decorative knob on top. A curved metal quillon extends from the guard. The handle is narrow and cylindrical with a wider decorative section near the guard.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Steel
- Culture
- South Indian
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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