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Written by: Selin KurtResearcher · Asian Art
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 74578
NepalScabbard for Knife (Kukri)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1750–1800 |
| Culture / Origin | Nepal |
| Medium | steel with etched surface and wooden handle, leather covered scabbard with brass mounts |
| Dimensions | Overall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.); Blade: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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