India
Daggar and scabbard Second hald of nineteenth century?
Steel, gilt metal, wood, velvet | 33.5 cm (length) | RCIN 62454
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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Indian dagger with gilt metal repoussé handle decoration with flower heads, scrolling foliage and chevron band,down-curved pommel with pointed finial, pointed steel blade. Purple velvet covered scabbard with repoussé mouthpiece, chape ensuite to handle and ending in bird head
Provenance
Acquired by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh during his naval tour aboard HMS Galatea, 1867-72.
Loaned to the South Kensington Museum for display in April 1872, and illustrated in the Illustrated London News, 6 April 1872, p. 328. -
Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel, gilt metal, wood, velvet
Measurements
33.5 cm (length)
