India
Dagger (peshkabs) and scabbard nineteenth century?
Jade, steel, gold | 42.1 cm (length) | RCIN 62465
Grand Vestibule, Windsor Castle
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An Indian dagger (pesh kabz) with pale green jade handle; ferrule gilt damascened with geometric flowerhead pattern; single-edged watered steel pointed blade, the flattened top edge with raised line and with gilt ornament.
Provenance
Probably acquired by Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Jade, steel, gold
Measurements
42.1 cm (length)
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