Peshkabz
Indian - Kurram Valley
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
steel, wood & copper
Measurements
470 mm (H); 55 mm (W); 45 mm (D)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107278.2
Summary
This Peshkabz sheath is typical in design; it is made from wood and covered in sheets of copper and steel. It also has its leather shoulder strape. 'Another, similar, [Peshkabz] with bone handle and brass-mounted sheath - Kurram Valley' (Christies 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 - Kurram Valley , maker