Peshkabz
Nepalese
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1850 - 1904
Materials
semi-precious stone, gold, brass & steel
Measurements
420 mm (H); 60 mm (W); 35 mm (D)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107234.1
Summary
Peshkabz shape dagger. However, rather than being made on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, where they are typically made, this was probably made in Nepal for a Tibetan market. The blade is watered and the hilt is made from jade with gilt. 'A dagger with green jade handle and black leather sheath with silver mounts, partly gilt - Nepalese' (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.
Makers and roles
Nepalese , maker