Arms & ArmorKnives19th centuryKnife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives is a knives of Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha origin created in 19th century using steel, brass, wood, leather, horn measuring H. without sheath 21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm); H. of blade 17 1/2… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, brass, wood, leather, horn |
| Dimensions | H. without sheath 21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm); H. of blade 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 0.8 oz. (929.9 g); Wt. of sheath 4.6 oz. (130.4 g); small knife (c); L. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 1.4 oz. (39.7 g); sharpener (d); L. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g) |
| Classification | Knives |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | 19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha culture. The estimated date range is 1801 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives?
Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives created?
Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives dates to 19th century.
What material is Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives made from?
Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives is crafted from steel, brass, wood, leather, horn.
Is Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives in the public domain?
Knife (Kukri) with Sheath and Pouch with Two Small Knives is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.