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Dagger (pesh-kabz) and scabbard 1800-75
Steel, silver, gold, enamel, cord and velvet covered wood | 38.7 x 5.8 x 2.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11384
India
Dagger (pesh-kabz) and scabbard 1800-75
India
Dagger (pesh-kabz) and scabbard 1800-75
India
Dagger (pesh-kabz) and scabbard 1800-75
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A dagger or peshkabs with a one edged pointed straight backed steel blade and a silver-gilt hilt decorated with enamelling of blue flowers and green leaves. A cord of gold thread with two tassels and green glass beads attached. The green velvet covered wooden scabbard decorated with silver mounts enamelled with blue flowers and green leaves.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Maharaja Persad Singh.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, silver, gold, enamel, cord and velvet covered wood
Measurements
38.7 x 5.8 x 2.7 cm (whole object)
Category
Alternative title(s)
Peshkabz and scabbard
