Maker: Unknown
The blade is single edged and curved, with a flat back and two narrow fullers at the forte. The hilt is also of steel, with an eared pommel and waisted grip, decorated with silver koftgari in what was probably a floral pattern, now almost completely lost
History note: From Ganjam
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Blade Length: 27 cm
Overall Length: 39 cm
Weight: 348 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.78-1879
Primary reference Number: 158388
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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