Knife (Kukri) with Sheath

Date19th century

MediumSteel, wood, leather, gold

DimensionsH. with sheath 17 7/16 in. (44.3 cm); H. without sheath 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1.2 oz. (487.6 g); Wt. of sheath 5.1 oz. (144.6 g)

CultureIndian or Nepalese, Gurkha

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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