Flag of IndiaArms & ArmorKnives18th–19th century

Artwork Details

TitlePair of Knives with Sheath
MediumSteel, silver, ivory, velvet, wood
DimensionsKnife (a); L. with sheath 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); L. without sheath 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm); L. of blade 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Wt. 1.6 oz. (45.4 g); knife (b); L. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm); L. of blade 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Wt. 1.7 oz. (48.2 g); sheath (c); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g)
ClassificationKnives
DepartmentArms & Armor
Date18th–19th century
Credit LineBequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1701 – 1900

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