Accession No

1978.38.3


Description

Miniature knife. The blade is made of iron, with four holes in a diamond near the top, and tiny circular indents in swirling patterns for decorations. The handle is brass, with circular indents and incised bands for decorations.


Place

Asia; South Asia; Sri Lanka


Period


Source

Newall, Robert Stirling [executors; donor]; Newall, Robert Stirling [collector]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1978.38.3


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Iron; Brass


Local Term


Measurements

13mm x 7mm x 88mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Iron blades with handles. Two with ivory sections in handles.
Event Date 1978
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
All are decorated on the blades. Box list noted '3 iron blades with brass and ivory shafts. 2 are shaped like arrowheads'.
Event Date 16/11/2000
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Arrowhead, or toy sword, consisting of a decorated iron blade, with brass fittings and brass handle. The blade is decorated with swirls and shapes made up of numerous dots, and is perforated with four small holes. The handle is decorated with numerous stamped holes.
Event Date 14/11/2018
Author: ashleigh griffin


Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue Card reads: '78.38. S.E. ASIA. ?SRI LANKA. 3 Iron blades - approx. 3" long with handles - 2 with ivory sections in the handles. d. Mr R. S. Newall.'
Event Date 24/9/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin


Description (Physical description)
Miniature knife. The blade is made of iron, with four holes in a diamond near the top, and tiny circular indents in swirling patterns for decorations. The handle is brass, with circular indents and incised bands for decorations.
Event Date 29/6/2023
Author: Esther Laver


FM:282019

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