Kedleston Hall Chakkar
Kedleston Hall – Chakkar by Sikh Museum Initiative on Sketchfab SMI 23: ChakkarDate: 19thC PunjabLocation: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire Object number: NT 107242 This quoit or Chakkar or is made from steel with a geometric pattern inlaid in gold on both sides. The Quoit also known as a Chakkar/Chakram is a
Kedleston Hall Trishul
Kedleston Hall – Trisul by Sikh Museum Initiative on Sketchfab SMI 24: TrishulDate: Late 19thC Nabha, Punjab.Location: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. Object number: NT 107239 Steel trident with koftgari work in gold and inscriptions in Gurmukhi and English. A Trishul, also known as trident, is a traditional weapon and symbol in
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