Dagger (Pichangatti) with Sheath

Date18th century

MediumSteel, silver, wood, coral, ruby

DimensionsH. with sheath 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); H. without sheath 11 15/16 in. (30.3 cm); H. of blade 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); D. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 10 oz. (289.2 g); Wt. of sheath 10.8 oz. (306.2 g)

CultureIndian, Kodagu (Coorg)

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationDaggers

Rogers Fund, 1931

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