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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife with a curved, single-edged blade and a wooden handle; sheath and pouch made of black leather; two small knives with handles; one small knife with a wooden handle and the other with a metal blade and a dark wooden handle; pouch partially cut open to reveal brown interior.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Steel, brass, wood, leather, horn
Culture
Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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