Maker: Unknown
The blade is single edged and curved, with a flat back and a hollow ground. At the forte is a lotus bud-shaped reinforce secured by two rivets. The hilt is also of steel, with a beaked pommel and waisted grip with a slight step, completely plain, formed of three pieces brazed together and to the tang. At the end is a small tang button
History note: From Ganjam
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Blade Length: 28.5 cm
Overall Length: 39.5 cm
Weight: 330 g
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1700
CE
An unusual combination of khanjar-like and peshqabz-like features on this series of daggers, which Taylor’s list shows are from the south. Nothing comparable was found by Elgood (see documentation 2004).
Accession number: O.76-1879
Primary reference Number: 158386
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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