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Parrying dagger 1870-75
Blackbuck horn and gold | 36.2 x 7.7 x 2.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11416
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A parrying dagger or madu made of two blackbuck horns, joined at two points in the centre section with gold mounts. The mounts are chased with a dedication to the Prince of Wales and one of the caps is chased with a figure, possibly the Hindu god, Hanuman.
Parrying daggers such as this were usually carried by Hindu mendicants, prohibited by religion to carry weapons of metal. This gift for the Prince of Wales with its elaborate mounts was probably designed as a presentation piece.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Dajiraji Chandrasimhji, Thakur Sahib of Wadhwan.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Blackbuck horn and gold
Measurements
36.2 x 7.7 x 2.5 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
Madu or Maru
