Chakram
Indian - Sikh, Punjab
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
steel & gold
Measurements
1 mm (D); 15 mm (W); 22 mm (Dia)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107242
Summary
War-quoit (chakram) from the Punjab. It is a weapon used particularly by the Sikh military. This chakram is made from steel with a geometric pattern inlaid in gold on either side. 'A war-quoit (Chukra or Chakram) of steel damascened with gold - Indian (Sikh, Punjab)' (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
Indian - Sikh, Punjab , maker