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India
Dagger (
Steel, gold, enamel, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and velvet covered wood | 41.7 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 11436
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A dagger or peshkabs with a straight pointed one edged blade and a gold enamelled hilt inset with diamonds, rubies and emeralds in a floral design. Green velvet covered wooden scabbard with gold mounts enamelled in a floral design. The enamelled chape finished with an upturned bud finial.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Tukoji Rao Holkar II, Maharaja of Indore.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, gold, enamel, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and velvet covered wood
Measurements
41.7 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm (whole object)
Alternative title(s)
Peshkabz and scabbard
