Pesh Kabz_Deer_Horn_Gold
Name/Title
Pesh Kabz_Deer_Horn_GoldEntry/Object ID
22; Full Code: 22.19.15-DG-IATags
Blood, Dagger, Stag Horn, Gold Work, Pesh-KabzDescription
Pesh kabz is a stabbing weapon. It’s chiseled point or t spine back gives the blade strength to pierce through chainmail. It used to be a standard side arm along with katar of Sikh, Rajput and Mughal warriors. It’s origin can be traced to Persia. Many sizes and shapes exists however the basic fundamentals of the design is sharply projected point with a relatively narrow blade and a handle that gives ease of stabbing with thumb rest. This one here is T Spine woods blade, gold inlayed water deer stag handle and gold plated chape and collar.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Unknown ArtisanTime Period
19th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
RajasthanCulture/Tribe
Rajput, Mughal