Knife (Kukri)
| Title | Knife (Kukri) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1750–1800 18th century |
| Medium | steel with etched surface and wooden handle, leather covered scabbard with brass mounts |
| Classification | Arms and Armor |
| Origin | Nepal Nepal |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Knife (Kukri), c. 1750–1800. Nepal. Steel with etched surface and wooden handle, leather covered scabbard with brass mounts; overall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); blade: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade, 1916.713 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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