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Madras [India]
Dagger (khanjarli) eighteenth century
Steel, horn, silver | 35.0 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38194
Ballroom, Sandringham House
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Dagger or khanjarli with a recurved steel blade with a central rib and a floral band below the horn hilt, with a spreading fan-shaped pommel; steel knuckle guard damascened in silver.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76. Recorded in Arms and Armour at Sandringham House (1910) as from Vizianagaram.
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Medium and techniques
Steel, horn, silver
Measurements
35.0 x 9.5 x 3.5 cm (whole object)
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