Hilt

18th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Hilt
Date: 18th century
Geography: Made in Iran or Northern India
Medium: Brass, enamel, iron?
Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Wt. .2340 lbs. (0.106140 kg)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Object Number: 91.1.1115
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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