Scabbard for pesh-kabz knife, no date
sheath, sheath
Accession Number
NAM.1967-07-1-2
Description
Wooden sheath for pesh-kabz knife, nd. Belonged to Lt Col George Allen Preston, 6th Gurkha Rifles. Covered with gilded brass, with elaborate, punch marked designs. Decoration similar to Bhutan or Tibetan work. This was possibly acquired during the Expedition to Tibet, 1904, or when with 40th Pathans.
Campaigns
Younghusband Expedition, Tibet (1903-1904)
Associated collection
