Highly Ornamented Kukri Knife

[Jack Loomes]

Dated: 19th century

Place of Origin: Nepal

Measurements: overall length 47.5 cm

The weapon has an incurved [sic] blade, widening towards the point and gold damascening decoration on the forte and along the back. The gilt hilt is set with floral bosses set with rubies and emeralds, while the gilt mounts on the hilt are similarly decorated.

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