Arms & ArmorDaggers18th–19th centuryKnife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches is a daggers of Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha origin created in 18th–19th century using steel, horn, gold, leather, velvet measuring H. with sheath 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); H. without sheath 17 3/8… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steel, horn, gold, leather, velvet |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); H. without sheath 17 3/8 in. (44.1 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Wt. 14 oz. (396.9 g); Wt. of sheaths 9.1 oz. (258 g); small knife (c); H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz (36.9 g); small knife (d); H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Date | 18th–19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indian or Nepalese, Gurkha culture. The estimated date range is 1701 – 1900.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches?
Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches created?
Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches dates to 18th–19th century.
What material is Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches made from?
Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches is crafted from steel, horn, gold, leather, velvet.
Is Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches in the public domain?
Knife (Kukri) with Two Sheaths, Two Small Knives, and Two Sharpening Pouches is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.