Knife
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1890 - 1905
Materials
Reed, Steel, Wood
Measurements
220 x 25 x 25 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107289.2
Summary
Burmese knife. The hilt is made from wood and has untreated plaited reed wrapped around the grip. 'Two Burmese knives, the handles and sheaths decorated with plaited work - Samka, Shan States' (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.