Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / The... / The... / Arms... / Punch... / Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of HolyroodhouseThis exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.Craftsmanship of the SubcontinentThe ExhibitionThe British Monarchy and IndiaExploring the Indian SubcontinentMaking links with the Indian rulersThe carpet in the Prince's CourtCraftsmanship of the SubcontinentJewelleryMetalworkArms and armourEnamellingThe gifts come to BritainLegaciesWatchBackArms and armourINDIAN Punch dagger circa 1870 - 1875RCIN 11227Traditional punch daggers from India had a single blade, but this curious example has a spring mechanism that, when activated, causes the blade to split to reveal another.PreviousNextPreviousNext