Peshkabz
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
wootz & bone
Measurements
460 mm (H); 60 mm (W); 35 mm (D)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107232
Summary
This is a dagger (Peshkabz) that originates from the Kurram Valley on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and was used by the Mahsud tribe. It has the typically pronounced 'T' shaped spine and has a slightly curved blade. The grip is made of bone. 'Another, (Peshkabz) with bone handle and brass-mounted sheath - Indian (Kurram Valley)' (Christie's entry)
Provenance
Purchased in 1986 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000). Gifted to the National Trust in 1987 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.