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Hunting knife

1601/1699

Salar Jung Museum

Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad, India

This hunting knife with Jade handle is said to have belonged to Emperor Jahangir. The upper part and the blunt edge of the blade is delicately worked in gold to represent floral and creeper designs. The brocade bound casing is fitted with meenakari gold band sheath and the ferrule is encrusted with red, green and colourless stones. A tassel is attached to the hilt with gold thread.

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  • Title: Hunting knife
  • Date: 1601/1699
  • Location: India
  • Physical Dimensions: Jade, Steel 24.5 L (BLADE) , 4.5 L (TASSEL) , 10.0 L (HILT), 48.7 L (GENERAL), 6.5 L (BAND SHEATH ) ,12.4 L (FERRULE)
  • Type: Knife
  • Accession Number: XLIX-311
Salar Jung Museum

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