Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The leather sheath for the knife has an ivory tip. The leather is hardened and green in color. This is a kard-a Persian knife with a straight hilt and no guard.

Made from:

Leather -- ivory

Made in:

PERSIA

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

47 cm (18 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.71.2

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973