Dagger
42-30-321
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Bichuwa |
| Object Number | 42-30-321 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Indian |
| Provenience | India |
| Date Made | 15th Century - 18th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Iron |
| Description | Bichuwa dagger. Iron. Straight double-edged blade both edges recurved to point. Loop handle extends over top of blade on both faces. "Dangerous weapon, easily concealed and entitled to name, meaning scorpion or 'dagger with a sting'". |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number | 232 - Collector Number |
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