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1966.1.186.1

Single edged knife. For the sheath please see 1966.1.186 .2 [AB [OPS Move] 24/11/2016]

1966.1.186.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single edged knife. For the sheath please see 1966.1.186 .2 [AB [OPS Move] 24/11/2016]
Long description
Single edged knife. The blade is straight with a pointed tip. There is a broad full tang, at the terminal there is a spade-shaped metal medallion on a hinge. Attached to the tang are two pieces of bone forming the handle. For the sheath please see 1966.1.186 .2 [AB [OPS Move] 24/11/2016]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
North India
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Ipswich Museum
PRM source Patricia Margaret Maclaren Butler
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1966
Date collected
By 1966
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Iron Metal, Material Bone
Dimensions
Depth: max 56 mm total, Depth: max 54 mm, Width: max 48 mm total, Width: max 48 mm, Length: max 505 mm total, Length: max 450 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.1.186.1

Search terms: Weapon, Tool, Insignia, Ornament, Knife, Medal

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